Corpus: Costotransverse ligament
1. Definition
The costotransverse ligaments are ligaments that run from the rib to the transverse process of a neighbouring thoracic vertebra.
2. Classification
A distinction is made between:
- Lateral costotransverse ligament: This ligament runs from the transverse process to the outside of the rib of the same segment.
- Superior costotransverse ligament: This ligament runs from the transverse process to the crest of the bone (crista colli costae) at the upper edge of the rib below.
3. Function
The costotransverse ligaments stabilise the rib-vertebral joints.