Term Name: uncinate process of ribs
Synonyms: uncinate process
Definition: A posterior projection from proximal rib segments. Offers attachment sites for respiratory and shoulder muscles as well as adding structural support to the trunk skeleton[Kardong 2012].
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0007843]

Relationships
is part of: proximal segment of rib
is a type of: zone of long bone
disjoint_from: uncinate process of ethmoid uncinate process of pancreas