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    Thoracic Vertebrae (Thoracic Spine) – Anatomy

    • Learn about the thoracic spine, the second and longest part of the spinal column, consisting of 12 vertebrae, T1-T12. Find out its location, functions, anatomy, and articulations with the ribs and other vertebrae.… See more

    What Is Thoracic Spine

    The thoracic spine is the second and longest part of the spinal column, consisting of 12 lumbar vertebrae, T1-T12. These 12 bones are separated from each other by inte… See more

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    Where Are The Thoracic Vertebrae Located

    The thoracic vertebrae are stacked between the cervical and lumbar vertebral segments. They … See more

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    Functions

    Protecting the spinal cord and providing its passage through the tunnel at the center of the vertebral column as the vertebrae stack one after another.
    Articulating … See more

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    Muscle and Ligament Attachments

    Several muscles and ligaments attach to the thoracic vertebrae. Muscles attached 1. Erector spinae 2. Interspinales 3. Intertransversarii 4. Latissimus dorsi 5. Multifidus 6… See more

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