Anatomy Ligament Attachments

Question 1

Costotransverse ligament

Answer 1

Neck of rib to transverse process at same level

Question 2

Intra articular ligament of head of rib

Answer 2

Crest of head of rib to intervertebral disc within costovertebral joint

Question 3

Lateral costotransverse ligament

Answer 3

Tubercle of rib to tip of transverse process at same level

Question 4

Radiate ligament of head of rib

Answer 4

Head of rib to sides of bodies of two vertebrae and intervertebral disc between

Question 5

Radiate sternocostal ligament

Answer 5

Second through seventh costal cartilages to sternum

Question 6

Superior costotransverse ligament

Answer 6

Crest of neck of rib to transverse process above