![Costal End of Ninth Rib](https://cdn.3d4medical.com/complete_anatomy-userdata/video-sticky/66/86fc7a1bea.webp?fm=webp&w=738&q=75)
Description
The costal end (anterior end or sternal end) of ninth rib is located at the anterior end of the shaft. It has a small, rough, concave facet, which attaches to the ninth costal cartilage, forming the ninth costochondral joint.
Related parts of the anatomy
![Complete Anatomy](/images/ca-banner.webp?fm=webp&w=230&q=75)