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Normal Radiographic Anatomy of the Spinal Column Normal ...

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VD Thoracic SpineCounting <strong>the</strong> thoracic vertebrae• Thirteen vertebrae uniform in shape• Landmarks• T1 is actually just caudal to <strong>the</strong> first rib heads• T13 is <strong>the</strong> one with <strong>the</strong> last rib headsL1L2L3C6C712345678911101213Features <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> thoracic spine• Variable dorsal spinous processes• Anticlinal vertebra T 11 *• Articular facet conformation changes at T10-11• Intervertebral disc space narrowest at T10-11*13

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