Transverse processes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The transverse or 'costalLatin costa refers to either a "rib" or "side" of the body. (Diab (1999), p 76) Additional images Notes
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The transverse processes of a vertebra, along with other parts of the vertebra are important as attachment sites for spinal muscles. ... Definition: The transverse process is a protrusion extending out from either side of a vertebral body. Each vertebra has a pair of transverse processes, one on either side.
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The spinous and transverse processes are projections of bone to which back muscles attach. ... The two transverse process are located on the side, while the spinous process is located in the middle. These processes are sites on which back muscles and ligaments attach.
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A vertebra (plural: vertebrae ) is an individual bone in the flexible column that defines vertebrate animals, e.g. humans. The vertebral column encases and protects the spinal cord, which runs fro...
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In November of 1999 I fractured my L4 transverse process. No treatment or physical therapy was advised. It took 6 weeks before the pain diminished, then I gave myself an extra two weeks before I resumed all normal activities.
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I have been in a great deal of pain after I fractured my transverse process lumbar 2,3,& 4, am also suffering from radiculopathy which is nerve root damage.The Dr`s I have seen have all told me there is nothing they can do and for some reason I am not healing and possibly never will.
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OBJECTIVE: To discuss the case of a football player who had suffered a transverse process fracture of the lumbar spine that was overlooked on initial chiropractic and medical examination. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 17-year-old male football player had been speared in the back by another player.
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Transverse process - Definition of Transverse process at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Transverse process. Look it up now! ... transverse process n. A process projecting outward from the side of a vertebra.
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Definition of transverse process in the Online Dictionary. Multiple meanings, detailed information and synonyms for transverse process. ... Online Dictionary : T : transverse process...
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PURPOSE: To evaluate the frequency and importance of transverse process fractures of lumbar vertebrae identified at helical computed tomography (CT) in patients with blunt abdominal trauma. ... RESULTS: CT scans showed transverse process fractures in 39 (7.3%) patients. Seventy-nine fractures were identified (single fractures...
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