Thoracic vertebrae
12 (T1-T12)
How many thoracic vertebra are there?
superior articular facet
The flat dip
superior articular process
The projection
The spinous process of thoracic vertebrae usually slants inferiorly, the body is more heart shaped, and the vertebral foramen are more circular.
What are some key differences in the shape of the thoracic vertebrae?
-The superior demifacet (superior costal facet) -The inferior demifacet (inferior costal facet) -The facet for the rib tubercle (transverse costal facet)
What are the unique surface features of the thoracic vertebrae?
The ribs
What does the thoracic vertebrae articulate with?
-Its spinous process is not bifid like cervical vertebrae. -It looks like a giraffe from the side.
What is a tip to be able to individually identify a thoracic vertebra?
inferior articular facet
the dip on the process
