Corpus: Costal process
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Synonym: costal process
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Definition[Bearbeiten]
The term processus costales refers to the strong transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae, which are considered rib rudiments.
Anatomy[Bearbeiten]
The processus accessorii, the actual transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae, are located on the dorsal side of the processus costales, but are only pronounced as inconspicuous tubercles. The processus costales serve as the insertion or origin for the following muscles:
- Musculus transversus abdominis
- Musculi intertransversarii laterales lumborum
- Musculus quadratus lumborum