what are 2 morphological characteristics of the transverse p

what are 2 morphological characteristics of the transverse processes of the ribs?

Solution

Rib cage: At early human maturity stage after complete womb formation, total 12 pairs of ribs that are extend from the thoracic vertebrae. The first 7 pairs attached to the body by cartilage named as coastal cartilage or breastbone. These are considered as true ribs. Another 5 pairs of the ribs which are not attached to the sternum are called false ribs.

The morphological characteristics of the transverse process of rib case are mainly associated with the “articulations” with articular facets on the lateral sides to anchor ribs with neck. The muscular attachments to these articular-transverse processes from “rib bone” to the necks are through “muscular ligaments” (thoracic vertebrae T-1 through T-12).

The articulation with transverse process with lower thoracic vertebrae generate adequate connective attachment with head via the ligament of the tubercle