Which portion of the rib sits more superior?
vertebral end
sternal end
anterior end
axillary margin
vertebral end
Rationale: The vertebral end of the rib sits more superior to the sternal end of the rib. When counting the number of ribs above the diaphragm, the posterior portion of the ribs are counted.
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