| Costovertebral joints | |
|---|---|
 Costovertebral joints, seen from front, intra-articular ligament labeled at lower left | |
 Costotransverse joint, seen from above | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | articulationes costovertebrales |
| TA98 | A03.3.04.001 |
| TA2 | 1720 |
| FMA | 71375 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The costovertebral joints are the joints that connect the ribs to the vertebral column.
- The articulation of the head of rib connects the head of the rib and the bodies of vertebrae.
- The costotransverse joint connects the rib with the transverse processes of vertebrae.
