Accord 2024 Costovertebral. Inflammation of the costovertebral joints lead to pain and stiffness, often presenting as general back pain, and progression of the disease leads to a reduced mobility in the. Overview of the surface anatomy landmarks found on the thorax and upper limbs.

The costovertebral joints, articulations of the ribs with the vertebral column, may be divided into two sets, one connecting the heads of the ribs with the bodies of the vertebræ,. A costovertebral sprain is usually caused by sudden or repetitive twisting, lifting or bending movement, resulting in an injury to the costovertebral joint.