Translations:Rippen und Brustbein/5/en

The rib hump (Tuberculum costae) is located at the rib neck and is connected to the transverse process of the thoracic vertebra at the same level by a small articular surface (Facies articularis tuberculi costae). Not far from the rib neck is the Angulus costae (rib angle). The flat rib body has a convex outer surface (Facies externa) and a concave inner surface (Facies interna). The anterior part of the ribs consists of cartilage. This connects the ribs elastically to the sternum. Without this freedom of movement, the ribs would not be able to move with inhalation and expiration.