Seventh and eighth ribs or 7th and 8th ribs

Posted By: Radiology on 2005-12-04
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What is the rule regarding 7th and 8th versus seventh and eighth (ribs)?

Thanks! (not taking test)

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Seventh and eighth ribs or 7th and 8th ribs - Radiology
- BOS page 282 - nm
- is numbers, 7th, 8th, etc...nm - rule of thumb in the new millenium...
- BOS II likes 7th and 8th, but if account lets you, writing out gives more characters. nm - wanderer
  - Thanks Wanderer :) (nm) - OP

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