Transverse process

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Transverse Process

The Transverse Process (pronunciation: trans-verse pro-cess) is a small bony projection off the right and left side of each vertebrae of the spine.

Etymology

The term "Transverse Process" is derived from Latin. "Transversus" means "to turn across" and "processus" means "projection".

Anatomy

The transverse process is a bony protrusion from the back of a vertebra, on the left and right sides. It serves as the point of attachment for muscles and ligaments of the spine, and is also the point of articulation for the ribs in the thoracic region.

Related Terms

  • Vertebrae: The individual bones that stack to make the spine.
  • Spine: The backbone of vertebrates, it houses the spinal cord and serves as an attachment point for muscles.
  • Ligament: A short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
  • Thoracic region: The central part of the spine, located in the chest area.
  • Muscles: Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract and thus move or position parts of the body.

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