Osteology

Representative thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, left anterolateral view

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Osteology

Representative thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, left anterolateral view

1. Superior articular process
2. Inferior articular process (pointer on articular surface)
3. Body of vertebra
4. Superior costal facet
5. Pedicle (arch of vertebra)
6. Transverse costal facet
7. Transverse process
8. Spinous process
9. Superior vertebral incisure
10. Inferior vertebral incisure