Transverse process of vertebra

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 264238006

Transverse process of vertebra

Definition

The transverse or costal 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. [WP,unvetted].

Also known as processus transversus, processus transversus vertebrae, transverse process, vertebra transverse process — per UBERON

The Transverse process of vertebra is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

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