Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: Jul 2nd, 2025

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The second rib is longer, straighter, and thinner than the first rib, although overall its curvature is very similar to that of the first. It has two surfaces that articulate with the first and second thoracic vertebrae (T1 and T2), and it also has a small rounded projection, or tubercle, where muscles are attached.

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