Costovertebral ligament Interosseous

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The costovertebral interosseous ligament is a short, dense ligament connecting the head of a rib to the body of the corresponding vertebra. It is located between the attachment points of the rib neck to the transverse process of the vertebra and the rib head to the vertebral body.

This ligament strengthens the connection between the rib and the vertebra, limiting the mobility of the costovertebral joint. It prevents excessive extension of the costovertebral joint and dislocation of the rib head from the intervertebral foramen.

Thus, the costovertebral interosseous ligament plays an important role in ensuring stability and mobility of the chest during breathing. Damage to this ligament can lead to disruption of the biomechanics of breathing and pain.

The costovertebral interosseous ligament is one of the internal ligaments. It has sheets on which the intervertebral joints and the corresponding processes of the bodies are located, which are directed upward. This ligament consists of anterior and posterior sections. The anterior ligament is located at the front of the sternum and has two legs, it runs towards each rib. It passes through the transverse processes of the seventh to tenth thoracic vertebrae,