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thoracic vertebrae
thoracic vertebrae The vertebrae of the upper back, which articulate with the ribs. They lie between the cervical vertebrae and the lumbar vertebrae and are distinguished by a number of articulating facets for attachment of the ribs. In humans there are 12 thoracic vertebrae.
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thoracic vertebrae
thoracic vertebrae pl. n. the 12 bones of the backbone to which the ribs are attached. See also vertebra.
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"thoracic vertebrae." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "thoracic vertebrae." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-thoracicvertebrae.html "thoracic vertebrae." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-thoracicvertebrae.html |
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