Biography
Biography: AlAGU VISHALATCHI
Abstract
The purpose of the review is that how cervical rib (type 1&2) become symptomatic in relation
with upper cross syndrome. Upper cross syndrome is more prevalent in today’s population. Is a
acquired syndrome due to overlapping of tight muscle groups (upper trapezius and pectorals
group) and weak muscle groups (rhomboids, serratus and lower trapezius) resulting in winging,
elevated and abducted scapula. This scapulardyskinesia there by resulted in inrounding of
shoulders and that decrease the thoracic outlet space through which the neurovascular bundle
passes from neck to armpit. Cervical rib is an extra numerary rib present in transverse process of
seventh cervical vertebra. It is uncommon and present only about 1 in 200 of population. It is
usually asymptomatic unless there is enough space for it in thoracic outlet. When upper crossed
syndrome developing in a person who having a congenital cervical rib may produce symptoms
due to compression of the structures of thoracic outlet. CONCLUSION -Creating awareness
about the importance of posture in person having cervical rib and strengthening the shoulder
retractors, elevators, neck muscles to regulate the normal scapular kinetics.
Key points-cervical rib,upper crossed syndrome,scapulardyskinesia,postural awarness