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Deep chest pain upon compression of anterior attachment. (3rd RIB ONLY) ( More common before age 50 & possibly in young adults. Problem aggravated by raking/sweeping • Muscular causes: - 1st rib: anterior/middle scalene, serratus anterior, subclavius, intercostals - 2nd rib: posterior scalene serratus anterior, levator scap & intercostals ................
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