Uncinate process of first thoracic vertebra
Processus uncinatus vertebrae thoracicae primae
- Latin synonym: Uncus corporis vertebrae thoracicae primae
- Synonym: Uncus of body of first thoracic vertebra
- Related terms: Uncus of body of first thoracic vertebra; Uncinate process of first thoracic vertebra
Definition
Bony ridge on either side of superior surface of vertebral body (same as uncinate processes of cervical vertebrae).
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS