transverse process

noun

anatomy

: either of the two bony processes of a vertebra that project laterally from the neural arch at the junction of a pedicle and lamina and that provide attachment for muscles and ligaments concerned especially with rotation, lateral flexion, and stability of the spinal column

Examples of transverse process in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nix was listed on the Week 13 injury report with a back issue, which has since been diagnosed as a transverse process fracture — a break on the side of a vertebra in the spine. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025

On Friday morning, his status suddenly changed, the Chargers saying additional tests revealed a transverse process fracture. —Staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2023

The Chargers said the X-ray on Sunday and an MRI on Monday both were negative but a rescan Friday morning showed a small transverse process fracture. —Joe Reedy, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Jan. 2023

Gipson hasn't been on the injury report lately, but has dealt with a broken wrist and a transverse process fracture in his back this season. —Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 31 Dec. 2019

The transverse process is a small bony projection off the right and left side of each vertebrae. —Tom Cavavan, courant.com, 25 Nov. 2019

Peppers has broken bone in back: Giants safety Jabrill Peppers sustained a fractured transverse process in his back. —Tom Cavavan, courant.com, 25 Nov. 2019

Cam Newton suffered two transverse process fractures in a 2014 car accident, missed one game with the injuries and returned for the final two weeks of the regular season and the playoffs. —Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 17 Nov. 2019

The usual healing time for a transverse process fracture is 4-6 weeks, and as NFL quarterbacks Tony Romo, Cam Newton and Derek Carr can attest, this type of injury usually doesn’t result in career-ending complications. —Rene Ferran For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transverse process

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Medical Definition

transverse process

noun

: either of the two bony processes of a vertebra that project laterally from the neural arch at the junction of a pedicle and lamina and that provide attachment for muscles and ligaments concerned especially with rotation, lateral flexion, and stability of the spinal column