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Summary
The importance of the first rib arises from the fact that it is in close relationship to the cervico-thoracic spine, which is quite frequently involved in spondylotic changes, and the fact that it is positioned across the cervico-brachial and other important structures lodged at the junction of the neck with the relatively narrow thoracic inlet.