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Rib, sternal
One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be a 'sternal' rib or a 'true' rib if it attaches to the sternum (the breast bone). All 12 pairs of ribs attach to the building blocks of the spine (vertebrae) in the back. The 12 pairs of…
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- First and second branchial arch syndrome The olfactory nerve, the nerve that permits the sense of smell. See: Olfactory nerve.
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