For Providers -- Atlas of Human Anatomy

Two ribs seen from the lateral and medial sides.

Translated by: Ronald A. Bergman, PhD and Adel K. Afifi, MD, MS
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A) Posterior extremity of rib.
B) Body of the rib.
C) Anterior extremity of rib.

a) Capitulum (head).
b) Collum (Neck).
c) Tubercle.
d) Angle.
e) Upper margin.
f) Lower margin.
g) Outer surface.
h) Inner surface.
i) Costal sulcus or groove for intercostal artery, vein, and nerve.