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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Osteology

Articulated thoracic vertebrae, left posterolateral view

Image #113-2

KEYWORDS: Bones joints cartilage, Vertebral column.

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Osteology
Articulated thoracic vertebrae, left posterolateral view
  1. Superior articular process (pointer on articular surface)
  2. Vertebral canal
  3. Lamina of vertebral arch
  4. Transverse costal facet
  5. Inferior costal facet
  6. Superior costal facet
  7. Transverse process
  8. Spinous process
  9. Pedicle of vertebral arch
  10. Intervertebral foramen
  11. Superior articular process
  12. Inferior articular process
  13. Mamillary process
  14. Accessory process
  15. Transverse process