The study revealed that 92% of fetuses had a typical number of ribs, 5.3% had fewer, and 2.7% had more. The first seven sets of ribs are called true ribs. Costal cartilage anchors them to the edge ...

Therefore, these patients are also treated with a transaxillary first rib resection for complete decompression of both the upper and the lower brachial plexus distribution. Neurogenic and/or ...