Intra-articular ligament of head of rib

The intra-articular ligament of head of rib^[1] is a ligament of the articulation of head of rib^[3] situated within the joint capsule.^[3][2] It takes the shape of a short, flat band.^[4] It joins the crest of head of rib (between the superior costal articular facet and inferior costal articular facet^[4][2] - thus dividing the joint cavity into two compartments^[4]), and the intervertebral disc.^[3][2][4][5] It is absent in ribs I and X-XII.^[4]

Intra-articular ligament of head of rib
Costovertebral articulations. Anterior view. (Intra-articular ligament of head of rib labeled at bottom left).
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Identifiers
Latin	ligamentum intraarticulare capitis costae,[1] ligamentum capitis costae intraarticulare[2]
TA98	A03.3.04.004
TA2	1723
FMA	8962
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