「A Costotransverse ligaments are short fibrous bands that connects a rib with the transverse process of vertebra. They are some of the ligaments that surround the costovertebral joint. Types：There are three types of costotransverse ligaments in human body. They are " The Costo-transverse ligament ", "lateral Costotransverse ligament " and "Superior Costotransverse ligament ". Though some authors prefer to mention some other costotransverse ligaments like "Inferior costotransverse ligament " and "Posterior costotransverse ligament ". Functions：They support and prevent dislocation of ribs and limit the costotransverse joint to perform a gliding movement .」
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