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What type of joint is the costovertebral joint?: plane synovial joint
What are the articulations of the heads of the 2nd-9th ribs?: vertebral bodies of the
same number and one above
What are the articulations of the 1st, 11th, 12th and occasionally 10th rib?: -
vertebral body of the same number
What are the movements that are allowed at costovertebral joints?: rotation along
red axis with elevation/depression
What type of joint is the costotransverse joints?: plane synovial joints
What are the articulating surfaces of costotransverse joints?: tubercle of rib with costal
facet on transverse process (same number)
What are the movements of the costotransverse joint at superior joints (ribs
1-7)?: rotation