Articular facet of costal tubercle
Facies articularis tuberculi costae
Definition
The costal tubercle is a dorsal eminence between the neck and the body of a rib. The costal tubercle bears an articular facet (Articular facet of costal tubercle) for articulation with the transverse process of the corresponding vertebra.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
