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Definition of Cervical rib
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Cervical rib: An extra rib that arises from the seventh cervical vertebra. It is located above the normal first rib. A cervical rib is present in only about 1 in 200 people. It may cause pinching of nearby nerves or arteries, in which case it sometimes is removed surgically.