transverse process en · NOUN
Meanings
- Either of the two bony processes of a vertebra that project laterally from the neural arch at the junction of a pedicle and lamina and that provide attachment for muscles and ligaments concerned especially with rotation, lateral flexion, and stability of the spinal column.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| transverse processes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |