Costovertebral Joints

Question 1

• formed by the articulation of the capitulum of each rib with the costal facets of the appropriate vertebrae,
• and the articulation of each tuberculum with the transverse process of the corresponding vertebra.

1. LIGAMENT OF THE HEAD
2. INTERCAPITAL LIGAMENT
3. LIGAMENTS OF THE TUBERCLE
4. LIGAMENT OF THE NECK OF THE TUBERCULAR JOINT

Answer 1

Costovertebral Joints

Question 2

• RADIATE LIGAMENT
• a small ligamentous band that passes from the head of the rib to the lateral part of the disc.

Answer 2

Ligament of the Head

Question 3

• It runs from the head of one rib over the
  dorsal part of the disc, but under the dorsal longitudinal ligament, to the head of the opposite rib.
• head of one rib + over the dorsal part of the disc
• under the dorsal longitudinal ligament + head of the opposite rib

Answer 3

Intercapital Ligament

Question 4

• are synovial joints formed by the first 8 costal cartilages articulating with the sternum.

Answer 4

Sternocostal Joints

Question 5

• are the joints between the ribs and the costal cartilages; apparently, no synovial cavities are developed here.

Answer 5

Costochondral Joints