Costotransverse foramen

Foramen costotransversarium

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The costotransverse foramen is the space between the neck and tubercle of the rib, and the body of vertebra. It is the homologous to the transverse foramen of a cervical vertebra. It is the opening for the intercostal nerve.

Note: this structure is not included in the VIth edition of the NAV.

References

  • Miller's Anatomy of the Dog, 4th Edition - Evans & de Lahunta- Elsevier

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