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This answer describes the spinous processes, which extend directly posteriorly and centrally from the vertebral bodies. The spinous processes serve as a site of attachment for muscles involved in posture and active movement.
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Central and posterior projections from the vertebral body
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This answer describes the articular processes. These form facet joints, both superiorly and inferiorly between vertebrae.
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Form joints between vertebrae at superior and inferior sides
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This statement describes the pedicles which are labelled. The pedicles carry the articular and transvers processes. Together, the lamina and two pedicles form the vertebral arch.
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Connects the vertebral body to the transverse processes
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This statement describes the laminae. Together, the laminae and two pedicles form the vertebral arch.
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Connects the transverse and spinous processes
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This statement describes the transverse processes of the vertebra. The transverse processes provide an articular surface for the tubercle of the thoracic ribs. They also serve as an attachment site for various muscles and ligaments.
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Extensions laterally from the vertebral body
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Thoracic Spine
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Thoracic anatomy
Which of the statements describes the bony feature labelled? [lightgallery]
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