Thoracic vertebrae
Transverse Process and Spinous Process
transverse costal facets
Transverse is one still looking for the other answer
The two locations on a thoracic vertebra where the ribs articulate are the costal facets on the sides of the vertebral body and the transverse costal facets on the transverse processes. These articulations form the joints that connect the ribs to the thoracic vertebrae.
The facets on the transverse processes of thoracic vertebrae articulate with the tubercles of the ribs to form joints called costovertebral joints, which enable movement of the ribs during respiration. These articulations play a crucial role in the mechanics of breathing and provide structural support to the thoracic cage.
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There are two and the Transverse process is one of them. Can someone tell me what the other one is?
The simplest answer is because the 11th and 12th ribs (the last two) don't articulate with the transverse process of their corresponding vertebrae. Thus, transverse coastal facets are not needed.
The transverse process functions as the site of attachment for muscles and ligaments of the spine as well as the point of articulation of the ribs
The articulation between the manubrium and the body of the sternum is a cartilaginous joint called the sternal angle, also known as the angle of Louis. It is an important landmark for counting ribs and locating structures in the chest.
Thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 are unique because they only have one costal facet on each side for articulating with ribs (compared to two on each side in other thoracic vertebrae). They also lack a transverse costal facet on their transverse process.
No in that case each lady would be having fractured ribs.