Intra-articular ligament of head of rib
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| Intra-articular ligament of head of rib | |
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 Costovertebral articulations. Anterior view. (Intra-articular ligament of head of rib labeled at bottom left). | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum intraarticulare capitis costae,[1] ligamentum capitis costae intraarticulare[2] |
| TA98 | A03.3.04.004 |
| TA2 | 1723 |
| FMA | 8962 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The intra-articular ligament of head of rib[1] is a ligament of the articulation of head of rib[3] situated within the joint capsule.[3][2] It takes the shape of a short, flat band.[4] It joins the crest of head of rib (between the superior costal articular facet and inferior costal articular facet[4][2] - thus dividing the joint cavity into two compartments[4]), and the intervertebral disc.[3][2][4][5] It is absent in ribs I and X-XII.[4]
