The ontogenetic development of the cervical rib

Black, Sue and Scheuer, Louise (1997) The ontogenetic development of the cervical rib. International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 7 (1). pp. 2-10. ISSN 1047-482X

Abstract

This paper describes a case of cervical rib that was observed in a skeleton from the St Bride's documented skeletal collection. The ontogenetic development of this phenomenon is discussed with reference to potential clinical symptoms including cyanosis, paraesthesia, muscular atrophy and even digital gangrene.