transverse process of vertebra transverse process diapophyses FMA:11949 diapophysis processus transversus processus transversus vertebrae The transverse or costal processes of a vertebra, two in number, project one at either side from the point where the lamina joins the pedicle, between the superior and inferior articular processes. They serve for the attachment of muscles and ligaments. [WP,unvetted]. AAO:0000698 Wikipedia:Transverse_process vertebra transverse process XAO:0003102 MA:0001456 UBERON:0001077 SCTID:264238006 process of vertebra