Which joint is formed when the head of the rib articulates with the vertebral body?
costothoracic
costovertebral
costotransverse
costocartilage
costovertebral
Rationale: The head of the rib articulates to the posterior vertebral body through a facet or demifacet. The joint formed is the costovertebral joint.
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