Which of the following is not true of a thoracic vertebra? Select one: a. The body has facets as points of articulation for ribs. b. It usually has a facet at the end of each transverse process for attachment of a rib. c. The body is more massive than those of cervical vertebrae but less than those of lumbar vertebrae. d. The spinous process is pointed and angled sharply downward. e. It has a pair of transverse foramina.
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- Thoracic vertebrae are part of the spinal column and are located in the mid-back region. - They are characterized by their articulation with ribs. Show more…
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