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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Radiography

Radiograph of thoracic part of vertebral column, anteroposterior view

Image #210-3

KEYWORDS: Bones joints cartilage, Thoracic region, Vertebral column.

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Radiography
Radiograph of thoracic part of vertebral column, anteroposterior view
This film was obtained through the courtesy of Dr. Melvin J. Figley.
1 . Body of vertebra Th. I
2 . Rib I
3 . Spinous process vertebra Th. V (located posterior to body of sixth thoracic vertebra)
4 . Pedicle (arch of vertebra) Th. VIII
5 . Diaphragm
6 . Body of vertebra Th. XII
7 . Transverse process of vertebra L. II
8 . Intervertebral disc L. I - II
9 . Clavicle
10 . Left border of heart
11 . Diaphragm
12 . Rib XII