Costotransverse Anterior ligament

Costotransverse anterior ligament (l.costotransversarium anterius)

The costotransverse anterior ligament is a flat ligament located on the anterior surface of the chest. It connects the ribs to the sternum and provides stability to the chest during breathing.

Anatomical structure of the costotransverse anterior ligament.

The costotransverse anterior ligament is formed by two layers of fibers. The first layer is superficial, it consists of longitudinal fibers that run from the ribs to the sternum. The second layer is deep, consisting of transverse fibers that connect the ribs to each other.

Functions of the costotransverse anterior ligament:

1. Ensuring stability of the chest and ribs during breathing;
2. Participation in the formation of the rib angle;
3. Participation in the formation of costal angles;
4. Participation in holding the ribs in place during body movements.

Anterior transverse ligament.

The anterior costomoneous ligament, located in the spine in front of the L1 vertebra, connects the six adjacent costal transverse processes with their caudal ribs.

Location and form. The rabita runs in front and below parallel to the symphysis of the spine and corresponds to it in shape. It is shaped like an inverted "L" and extends from the first to the sixth rib. In the center, the ribs are attached crosswise transversely to the adjacent transverse fascia.