Typical Thoracic Vertebrae (T2-T9)
β
_______on body for rib articulation (superior, inferior)
β
________ processes additional articular surfaces for costal tubercles
β
_____β small and round
β
Spinous processes point ______backward and _____(roof shingles)
Thoracic Spine
β
____ _____ process
β
Why long spinous process?
o _________ATTACHMENT
o A lot of muscle in thoracic area
β
Shingles on a roof
β
Facets for the ______-βdemi or half facets
o Interacts with ___ vertebra
o Inferior and superior facets
β
Costal factet
β
____ and ____ ___ of vertebra - where ribs articulate