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Costotransverse ligament
Other Terms:
Ligamentum costotransversarium,
Ligament costotransversaire
Parts
None
Group
Thoracic joints
Description
This is a thin irregular series of ligamentous bands that fill the gap between the neck of the rib and the transverse process of the vertebra, from the costotransverse joint capsule laterally to the costovertebral joint capsule medially.
Function
Stabilizes the costovertebral joints and limits movements of the rib.
Latin
Ligamentum costotransversarium
French
Ligament costotransversaire
