TRANSVERSE PROCESS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Transverse Process.
Transverse Process - as a noun
One of two processes that extend from each vertebra and provide the point of articulation for the ribs
Example Sentences
"The transverse process is a part of the vertebrae in the spinal column."
"The length and shape of the transverse process vary among different vertebrae."
"The transverse process is a bony projection on each side of a vertebrae."
"Injuries to the transverse process can cause severe back pain."
"The transverse process acts as a point of attachment for various muscles."
