Costotransverse ligament
| Costotransverse ligament | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| From | rib |
| To | transverse process of a vertebra |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum costotransversarium |
| TA | A03.3.04.006 |
| FMA | 12163 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
A Costotransverse ligament is a short fibrous band that connects a rib with the transverse process of vertebra. They are some of the ligaments that surround the costovertebral joint.
Types
There are three types of costotransverse ligaments in the human body: costo-transverse ligament; lateral costotransverse ligament; and superior costotransverse ligament. In addition, some sources also list the inferior costotransverse ligament, and the posterior costotransverse ligament in this grouping.
Functions
- Support and prevent dislocation of ribs and limit the costotransverse joint to perform a gliding movement.
- Their posterior surfaces provide attachment points for the extensor muscles (deep group) of the back.
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