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General Characteristics - Thoracic Vertebrae

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There are 12 thoracic vertebrae. They are characterized by:
a) heart-shaped bodies;
b) two costal facets for ribs (1-10);
c) long spinous processes which point downward (inferior);
d) thick and long transverse processes

Tap on the spinous process in the lateral image below.

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