Bone: Transverse processes
A cervical vertebra. (Transverse process labeled at upper right.)
A thoracic vertebra. (Transverse process labeled at center.)
Latin	processus transversus vertebrae
Gray's	subject #20 97

The transverse or costal^[1][2] processes of a vertebra, two in number, project one at either side from the point where the lamina joins the pedicle, between the superior and inferior articular processes. They serve for the attachment of muscles and ligaments.

[edit] Additional images

Vertebral arches of three thoracic vertebræ viewed from the front.

Costovertebral articulations. Anterior view.

Costotransverse articulation. Seen from above.

[edit] Notes

[edit] References

• Diab, Mohammad (1999). Lexicon of Orthopaedic Etymology. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9057025973. http://books.google.com/books?id=fstFQVnw8-wC&pg=PA200. 
• Platzer, Werner (2004). Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol. 1: Locomotor System (5th ed.). Thieme. ISBN 3-13-533305-1. 

[edit] External links

• SUNY Figs 02:01-10
• SUNY Figs 18:02-01
• Photo of model at Waynesburg College skeleton2/transverseprocess
• Atlas of anatomy at UMich back_bone28

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