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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Osteology

Representative thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, left anterolateral view

Image #113-3

KEYWORDS: Bones joints cartilage, Vertebral column.

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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 of vertebral arch
  6. Transverse costal facet
  7. Transverse process
  8. Spinous process
  9. Superior vertebral notch
  10. Inferior vertebral notch