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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