Atypical ribs (eleventh and twelfth ribs)

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The eleventh and twelfth ribs are the most simple ribs, lacking most of the landmarks of the typical ribs. These ribs are short with narrow and pointed sternal ends. The twelfth rib is shorter than the eleventh rib and can also be shorter than the first rib.

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