Stiller’s Rib: The Forgotten Anatomy of Nervous Tension
Introduction and Definition of Stiller’s Rib Stiller’s Rib, historically referred to as the floating tenth rib, represents a fascinating, albeit largely obsolete, diagnostic concept originating from late 19th-century European medicine. This specific anatomical variation involves a tenth rib whose costal cartilage is not firmly articulated or tethered to the cartilage of the ninth rib, rendering […]