Head of Rib (Crest) Anatomy in 3D

A ridge on the head of the rib that attaches to the intervertebral disc. This crest is involved in the stability of the rib cage; degeneration of the associated ligaments can lead to chronic thoracic back pain.

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Related structures

Sixth Rib Head of Rib (Articular Facets) Crest of Rib Neck Angle of Rib Articular Facet Tubercle of Rib Body of Rib Tubercle of Rib Radial Head of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (Costal Cartilage of Fifth Rib Origin)