Transverse processes

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Bone: Transverse processes
A cervical vertebra. (Transverse process labeled at upper right.)
A thoracic vertebra. (Transverse process labeled at center.)
Latin	processus transversus vertebrae
Gray's	subject #20 97
Dorlands / Elsevier	p_34/12667694

The transverse 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.

[edit] Additional images

Vertebral arches of three thoracic vertebræ viewed from the front.

Costovertebral articulations. Anterior view.

Costotransverse articulation. Seen from above.

[edit] External links

• SUNY Figs 02:01-10
• SUNY Figs 18:02-01
• Photo of model at Waynesburg College skeleton2/transverseprocess
• Atlas of anatomy at UMich back_bone28

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