What is the costovertebral joint?

What is the costovertebral joint?

The costovertebral joint is the articulations between the ribs and the vertebral column. The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae via two distinctly different joints: costotransverse joint – articulation between the rib’s tubercle and the transverse process of the vertebra

What are the movements of the costocorporeal and costotransverse joints?

The movements of the costocorporeal and costotransverse joints are closely related and usually described together. As the joints are firmly stabilized by their respective ligaments, the range of motion is small and falls down to slight gliding and rotational movements of the vertebral ends of the ribs.

What does the superior costotransverse ligament connect?

The superior costotransverse ligament connects the superior surface of the rib neck to the inferior surface of the transverse process of the vertebra immediately above. It is featured in all costotransverse joints except the first one.

Which muscles are the prime movers of the costovertebral joints?

The prime movers of the costovertebral joints are the muscles of respiration. Namely the respiratory diaphragm and intercostal muscles. However, all the muscles that attach to the ribs and which are sorted as accessory respiratory muscles can cause the movements on these joints;

Is physiotherapy an effective treatment for costovertebral joint disorders?

Physiotherapy is an excellent treatment for costovertebral joint disorders. How does a costovertebral joint disorder happen? Costovertebral joint disorders most commonly caused when the trunk and rib cage are rotated.

Will my recovery from a costovertebral joint injury be prolonged?

However, your recovery may be prolonged if your costovertebral pain is due to conditions other than a typical costovertebral joint sprain. These include degenerative changes within the costovertebral joint (such as osteoarthritis) or an inflammatory condition affecting the costovertebral joint (such as ankylosing spondylitis).

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