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Cervical rib

Known as: Supernumerary rib in the cervical region, Costa colli, Cervical ribs 
A supernumerary rib developing from an abnormal enlargement of the costal element of the C7 vertebra. This anomaly is found in 1-2% of the population… 
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2000
2000
Radiographs were used to follow the postnatal evolution of 14th ribs in rat pups. Initially, 30 pregnant female rats were… 
1990
1990
During 16 years of study at Northwick Park Hospital 715 fetuses were radiographed to determine the incidence of skeletal… 
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
A common occurrence in rat teratology studies, supernumerary ribs, have been considered to be indicative of teratogenicity by… 
1975
1975
In a series of 16 patients presenting with symptoms due to the presence of a complete cervical rib, 8 complained of neurological… 
1968
1968
  • V. Persaud
  • 1968
  • Corpus ID: 37483829
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