Osteology

Representative thoracic and lumbar vertebrae viewed from above

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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