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