Crest of the head of the rib

Study entry

Description

A ridge between the two articular surfaces of the head.

Source: cap. 4, «Costillas, cartílagos costales y espacios intercostales»

Other structures in this region

• Manubrium of sternum
• Body of sternum
• Xiphoid process
• Jugular notch
• Clavicular notch
• Costal notches
• Sternal angle
• Transverse ridges of the sternum