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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Osteology

Representative thoracic and lumbar vertebrae viewed from above

Image #208-1

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

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Osteology
Representative thoracic and lumbar vertebrae viewed from above
1 . Transverse process
2 . Lamina (arch of vertebra)
3 . Pedicle (arch of vertebra)
4 . Vertebral foramen
5 . Body of vertebra
6 . Spinous process
7 . Superior articular process
8 . Transverse costal facet
9 . Superior costal facet
10 . Superior articular process
11 . Mamillary process
12 . Accessory process
13 . Transverse process