Cervical Rib
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Cervical Rib

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Discover cervical ribs: an extra rib near your neck, often asymptomatic but sometimes causing nerve or blood vessel compression. Learn more about this anatomical variation.

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    Approximately 1% Of People Are Born With An Extra Rib

    Known as a cervical rib, this additional rib grows from the base of the neck, near the seventh cervical vertebra. While often harmless, it can sometimes cause nerve or blood vessel compression, leading to medical issues like thoracic outlet syndrome.