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* Lateral Costotransverse Ligament: It connects the lateral aspect of the costal tubercle and the tip of the corresponding transverse process | |||
* Costotransverse Ligament: It is located between the neck of the rib posteriorly and the transverse process at the same level | |||
* Superior Costotransverse Ligament: It connects the superior aspect of the neck of the rib to the inferior border of the transverse process of the vertebra immediately above it | |||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The costotransverse joint is a synovial joint formed by the articular surface of the costal tubercle and the costal facet of the transverse process of the corresponding vertebra.
These joints run from the first thoracic vertebra (T1) to the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10) and are surrounded by a weak articular capsule. This thin capsule is reinforced and strengthened by 3 ligaments:
- The costotransverse ligament
- The lateral costotransverse ligament
- The superior costotransverse ligament
Attachments[edit | edit source]
- Lateral Costotransverse Ligament: It connects the lateral aspect of the costal tubercle and the tip of the corresponding transverse process
- Costotransverse Ligament: It is located between the neck of the rib posteriorly and the transverse process at the same level
- Superior Costotransverse Ligament: It connects the superior aspect of the neck of the rib to the inferior border of the transverse process of the vertebra immediately above it
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Saker E, Graham RA, Nicholas R, D’Antoni AV, Loukas M, Oskouian RJ, Tubbs RS. Ligaments of the costovertebral joints including biomechanics, innervations, and clinical applications: a comprehensive review with application to approaches to the thoracic spine. Cureus. 2016 Nov 11;8(11).
