Preferred Label : uncinate process of ribs;
Uberon definition : A posterior projection from proximal rib segments. Offers attachment sites for respiratory
and shoulder muscles as well as adding structural support to the trunk skeleton[Kardong
2012].;
Uberon broad term : uncinate process;
Origin ID : 0007843;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- part of
A posterior projection from proximal rib segments. Offers attachment sites for respiratory
and shoulder muscles as well as adding structural support to the trunk skeleton[Kardong
2012].
