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Overlaid centerlines of the right rib shape models for select ages. The change in the angle of the rib relative to the thoracic spine in the sagittal plane with age is indicated by the anteriorly located arrows with gray shading. The change in thoracic kyphosis with age is indicated by the posteriorly located arrows.
