- costal process
- costal process n the ventral or anterior root of the transverse process of a cervical vertebra
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costal process
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costal process — noun 1. : the ventral or anterior root of the transverse process of a cervical vertebra 2. : a process of the sternum of many birds with which the ribs articulate … Useful english dictionary
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Costal groove — A central rib of the left side. Inferior aspect. (Costal groove labeled at upper left.) … Wikipedia
Costal margin — Anterior surface of sternum and costa cartilages. (Costal margin forms a large upside down V on the inferior border) Latin arcus costalis The costal margin, sometimes referred to as the costal arch, is the medial … Wikipedia
Costal tuberosity of clavicle — Bone: Costal tuberosity of clavicle Left clavicle. Inferior surface. (Costal tuberosity labeled at center left.) Latin impressio ligamenti costoclavicularis, tuberositas costalis claviculae … Wikipedia
Process — In anatomy, a process is a projection from a structure. The process of the mandible is the part of the lower jaw that projects forward. In a more general sense, a process is a series of actions or events that are part of a system or of a… … Medical dictionary
Mammillary process — Bone: Mammillary process A lumbar vertebra from above and behind. (Mammillar process labeled at center left.) Latin processus mammillaris Gray s … Wikipedia
Spinous process — Bone: Spinous process A cervical vertebra. (Spinous process labeled at bottom.) … Wikipedia
Transverse costal facet — Infobox Bone Name = Transverse costal facet Latin = GraySubject = 22 GrayPage = 102 Caption = A thoracic vertebra. Caption2 = Peculiar thoracic vertebræ. System = MeshName = MeshNumber = DorlandsPre = f 15 DorlandsSuf = 12377266 The transverse… … Wikipedia
Coracoid process — Bone: coracoid process Left scapula. Lateral view. (Coracoid process labeled at upper left.) … Wikipedia
