Bone
Typical thoracic vertebra
T2-T9
High-yield
Costal facets (demifacets on the body and facets on the transverse processes) for ribs are unique to thoracic vertebrae.
Overview
A vertebra of the mid-back with costal facets for rib articulation and long, inferiorly-angled spinous processes.
Reference facts
- Bone type
- Irregular (vertebra)
- Key landmarks
- Superior and inferior costal demifacets; Transverse costal facets; Long spinous process (overlapping); Heart-shaped body
- Articulations
- Ribs (costovertebral and costotransverse joints); Adjacent vertebrae
Frequently asked questions
What type of bone is the typical thoracic vertebra?
The typical thoracic vertebra is an irregular (vertebra) bone.
What does the typical thoracic vertebra articulate with?
The typical thoracic vertebra articulates with the ribs (costovertebral and costotransverse joints); Adjacent vertebrae.
What are the key landmarks of the typical thoracic vertebra?
Key landmarks of the typical thoracic vertebra include the superior and inferior costal demifacets; Transverse costal facets; Long spinous process (overlapping); Heart-shaped body.