Uberon definition : The costovertebral joints are the articulations that connect the heads of the ribs
with the bodies of the thoracic vertebrae. Joining of ribs to the vertebrae occurs
at two places, the head and the tubercle of the rib. Two convex facets from the head
attach to two adjacent vertebrae. This forms a trochoid joint, which is strengthened
by the ligament of the head and the intercapital ligament. Articulation of the tubercle
is to the transverse process of the adjacent vertebrae. This articulation is reinforced
by the dorsal costotransverse ligament. [WP,unvetted].;
Uberon synonym : costovertebral synovial joint;
Uberon related term : costocorporeal joint; costal head joint; joint of costal head; joint of head of rib;
The costovertebral joints are the articulations that connect the heads of the ribs
with the bodies of the thoracic vertebrae. Joining of ribs to the vertebrae occurs
at two places, the head and the tubercle of the rib. Two convex facets from the head
attach to two adjacent vertebrae. This forms a trochoid joint, which is strengthened
by the ligament of the head and the intercapital ligament. Articulation of the tubercle
is to the transverse process of the adjacent vertebrae. This articulation is reinforced
by the dorsal costotransverse ligament. [WP,unvetted].