transverse process

A process projecting outward from the side of a vertebra.

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transverse process

(Anatomy) anatomy either of the projections that arise from either side of a vertebra and provide articulation for the ribs

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transverse′ proc`ess

a process that projects from the sides of a vertebra.

[1690–1700]

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Noun

transverse process - one of two processes that extend from each vertebra and provide the point of articulation for the ribs

vertebra - one of the bony segments of the spinal column

appendage, outgrowth, process - a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant; "a bony process"

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A characteristic cervical vertebrae consists of vertebral body, pedicle, lamina, transverse process, spinous process, and superior and inferior articular process (Drake et al., 2010).

Morphometric Study of Dried Cervical Vertebrae/Estudio Morfometrico de Vertebras Cervicales Secas

Transverse process becomes enlarged and forms a joint or fusion with the sacrum or ilium.

CASE REPORT OF LUMBOSACRAL TRANSITIONAL VERTEBRA (BERTOLOTTI'S SYNDROME)

However, due to high crista iliaca, intervertebral foramen stenosis, transverse process, and sacral ala hypertrophy at L5-S1 level, the establishment of the working access remains a challenge.[2] Different surgical positions may produce influence on intervertebral foramen height.

Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy on L5-S1: Comparison of Modified Knee-Chest and Prone Position in Terms of Foraminal Height and Puncture Time

Ultimately, internal jugular vein stenosis between the C1 transverse process (TP) and styloid process was detected, as well as abnormal carotid Doppler waveforms in the carotid artery, and thus the presence of biomechanically induced ICH (BICH) was demonstrated.

Occult intracranial hypertension as a sequela of biomechanical internal jugular vein stenosis: A case report

Under aseptic conditions, a high frequency linear transducer was placed on the spinous process at T8 level on the parasagittal plane and then slid 2.5-3 cm laterally to visualise the transverse process and erector spinae muscle.

Erector Spinae Plane Block for Different Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgeries: Case Series

Clues to this pathology on the anteroposterior view include transverse process fractures (sentinel fractures), obliquity of L5 on sacrum, widening of the paravertebral soft tissue lines, widening of the interpedicular distance, and rotational deformity of the spinous processes [22, 27, 36, 85, 87].

Traumatic Lumbosacral Dislocation: Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Management

A 20-25cm dorsoventral skin incision was made 4cm caudal and parallel to last rib and 5 cm ventral to transverse process of lumbar vertebrae.

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In addition to the AC joint subluxation and coracoid fracture, a fracture of the transverse process of the right fifth lumbar vertebra was detected.

The forgotten coracoid: A case report of a coracoid fracture in a male cyclist

Caption: FIGURE 1: CT: fracture of both pedicles, left transverse process, and anterior and middle column of L1.

Posttraumatic Progressive Vertebral Hemangioma Induced by a Fracture

Unlike a cervical rib, an elongated C7 transverse process is fused with the C7 vertebra3.

FREQUENCY OF CERVICAL RIBS AMONG ADULT MALES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN PAKISTAN ARMY