Rolandic Anatomy
Head of Rib (Articular Facets)
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Small surfaces on the head of a rib that articulate with the vertebral bodies. These costovertebral joints can be affected by inflammatory conditions like ankylosing spondylitis, leading to restricted chest expansion.
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