Figure 14
Reconstruction of costovertebral ligaments in dorsal vertebra and its correspondent rib of Maip. (A), mid-dorsal vertebra showing the scars for costovertebral ligaments. Transverse process in dorsal (1) and ventral (2) views. Dorsal rib (3) in anterior view. Dorsal vertebra in lateral view (4–5). (B), reconstruction of costovertebral ligaments (including the fibrous membrane) of a mid-dorsal segment. (C), reconstruction of costovertebral ligaments (excluding the fibrous membrane) of the same segment. Figure not to scale. dp diapophysis; pp parapophysis.
