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Osteology

Articulated thoracic vertebrae, left posterolateral view

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Osteology
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