Thoracic Vertebrae

Question 1

Why are most thoracic vertebra typical

Answer 1

They have bodies
Vertebral arches
7 Processes, for muscular and articular connections

Question 2

Characteristic feature of thoracic vertebra

Answer 2

Bicoastal facets or demifacets, on the vertical body usually in pairs for articulation with the head of ribs
Costal facets on the transverse body for articulation with the tubercles of ribs except for the inferior 2 or 3 thoracic vertebra
Long, inferiorly slanting spinous process