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The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae. The thoracic vertebrae also articulate with each other.
The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae.
The cervical and lumbar vertebrae do not articulate with the ribs. The thoracic vertebrae are the only ones that articulate with the ribs.
All ribs articulate posteriorly with their corresponding vertebrae.
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The inferior costal facet and superior costal facet are the points on the thoracic vertebrae at which the ribs articulate.
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The thoracic vertebra
The ribs articulate posteriorly with the vertebrae at costal facets.Bethany S. Fl.
Because they do not articulate directly onto the vertebrae.
The Cervical vertebrae obtain: - Bifid (meaning double) spinous processes - Foramina transversarium for passage of nerves and vessels - The body is a more oval shape - Do not articuate with the ribs The Thoracic vertebrae obtain: - Spinous process (singular) - No foramina transversarium - The body is a small semi-circular shape - Articulate with the ribs -Have demifacets for articulation with the ribs The Lumbar vertebrae obtain: - Spinous process (singular) - No transverse processes - The body is a large circular shape - Does not articulate with the ribs - Demonstrates a "Scotty Dog" when positioned for a left/right anterior/posterior oblique radiograph.