Costotransverse ligament
Ligament of the rib and spine
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A costotransverse ligament is ligament of the costotransverse joint which attaches at (the posterior aspect of[1]) the neck of a rib, and at (the anterior aspect of[1]) the transverse process of[1][2] its corresponding[1] vertebra.[1][2] It extends posteriorly from the rib to the vertebra.[1]
| Costotransverse ligament | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| From | rib |
| To | transverse process of a vertebra |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum costotransversarium |
| TA98 | A03.3.04.006 |
| TA2 | 1725 |
| FMA | 12163 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
It strengthens the costotransverse joint anteriorly.[2]
It is diminished or absent at the joints of ribs XI-XII.[1]
