transverse process

American

noun

a process that projects from the sides of a vertebra.

transverse process British

noun

anatomy either of the projections that arise from either side of a vertebra and provide articulation for the ribs

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Etymology

Origin of transverse process

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

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On Friday morning, his status suddenly changed, the Chargers saying additional tests revealed a transverse process fracture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2023

According to Winchester Hospital, a transverse process fracture is a break in the wing-like bones on side of each vertebra in the spine.

From Fox News • Nov. 26, 2019

He twice fractured his transverse process in 2014, but missed only one game.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2017

Newton suffered two transverse process fractures in his back during the collision on Tuesday near Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

From Reuters • Dec. 12, 2014

The bony displacement is best recognised by palpating the transverse process of the dislocated vertebra.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

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