How Are the Thoracic Vertebrae 11 and 12 Different from the Other

question 23

Multiple Choice

How are the thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?

• A) The spinous process is absent on 11 and 12.
• B) There are two foramina on vertebrae 11 and 12.
• C) The transverse processes do not have the facets that articulate with the tubercles of the ribs.
• D) The orientation of the articular processes are different from the other vertebrae.

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