ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site thoracic vertebra Spinal column, lateral and posterior views Thoracic vertebrae, Gray's Anatomy (1918) Thoracic vertebra seen from above, Gray's Anatomy (1918) Any of the 12 vertebra in the spinal column to which the ribs are attached. Also known as the dorsal vertebrae, they lie between the cervical vertebrae (neck) and the lumbar vertebrae (lower back) and are characterized by the presence of facets for articulation with the ribs. Related category    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP