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Osteology

Articulated thoracic vertebrae, left posterolateral view

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