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