Lateral costotransverse ligament
| Lateral costotransverse ligament | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum costotransversarium laterale |
| TA98 | A03.3.04.008 |
| TA2 | 1727 |
| FMA | 12162 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The lateral costotransverse ligament is a short, thick, though ligament of the costotransverse joint which strengthens the joint posteriorly. It connects (the rough, non-articular portion of) the tubercle of a rib, and the transverse process of the corresponding vertebra.
It extends obliquely: at the upper ribs, it is directed inferior-ward from the ribs; at the lower ribs, it is directed superior-ward from the ribs. It is more oblique and shorter at the upper ribs.