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A MANUAL OF ANATOMY 



internal in position, presents a somewhat oval facet for articulation 

 with that on the front of the extremity of the lower thoracic trans- 

 verse process. The non-articular division, superior and slightly 



Neck 



Subcostal 

 Groove "^^ 



Articular Part of Tubercle 

 Ligamentous Part of Ttibercle 



External 

 Intercostal 



Internal 

 Intercostal 



Fig. 29 — The Sixth Left Rib (Internal View). 



external in position, gives attachment to the posterior costo-trans- 

 verse ligament. 

 The shaft is curved and twisted. It presents- two surfaces and 



