Anterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra

System Musculoskeletal

Anterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra

Definition

The anterior arch forms about one-fifth of the ring: its anterior surface is convex, and presents at its center the anterior tubercle for the attachment of the Longus colli muscles.

Also known as anterior costal tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra, anterior tubercle of cervical vertebra, tuberculum cervicales anterius vertebrae — per UBERON

The Anterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra is a part of the Musculoskeletal.