Transverse processes

Transverse processes

Infobox Bone
Name = Transverse processes
Latin = processus transversus vertebrae
GraySubject = 20
GrayPage = 97


Caption = A cervical vertebra. (Transverse process labeled at upper right.)


Caption2 = A thoracic vertebra. (Transverse process labeled at center.)
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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.


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