rib growth mechanism

[Guest mechmav]

Dear all,

 

I am doing a biomechannical analysis on ribs. For this I need to know the mechanism of rib growth. Also how exactly the growth plate moves, at what age the costal cartilage begins to ossify, etc.

 

I was able to find lot of information on long bone growth mechanism but not much about ribs.

 

I would be really greatful if anyone can suggest a book or source of reference which would help me in understanding clearly this mechanism, especially the growth plate mechanism in ribs.

 

Thanks in advance

Mechmav

[daisy]

Would Gilbert's Development be any good? Or an anatomical textbook...such as Gray's I really don't know....if you had any way of approaching an orthopeadic/thoracic surgeon they might be able to suggest a textbook?