joint of head of rib
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Articulation of head of rib — Costovertebral articulations. Anterior view. Latin articulatio capitis costae Gray s … Wikipedia
Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… … Medical dictionary
Joint — For other uses, see Joint (disambiguation). Typical Joint A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact.[1] They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally … Wikipedia
Head and neck anatomy — focuses on the structures of the head and neck of the human body, including the brain, bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, glands, nose, mouth, teeth, tongue, and throat. It is an area frequently studied in depth by surgeons, dentists, dental… … Wikipedia
head — 1. [TA] The upper or anterior extremity of the animal body, containing the brain and the organs of sight, hearing, taste, and smell. 2. [TA] The upper, anterior, or larger extremity, expanded or rounded, of any … Medical dictionary
Costotransverse joint — Costotransverse articulations Costotransverse articulation. Seen from above. Section of the costotran … Wikipedia
Costochondral joint — Costochondral articulations Latin articulationes costochondrales Gray s subject #77 304 The costochondral joints are the articulations between the ribs and costal cartilage. They are hyaline cartilagenous joints. Each rib has a depression shaped… … Wikipedia
Atlanto-axial joint — Anterior atlantoöccipital membrane and atlantoaxial ligament. Posterior atlantoöc … Wikipedia
Neck of rib — A central rib of the left side. Inferior aspect. (Neck visible at upper right.) A central … Wikipedia
Floating rib — The four floating ribs (indicated with red arrows) … Wikipedia
