thoracic vertebrae
The thoracic vertebrae are found in the chest region of the body. Humans have twelve thoracic vertebrae which are located between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae.
The ribs are attached posteriorly to the thoracic vertebrae of the spine through their articulation with the costal facets located on the bodies and transverse processes of the vertebrae. This connection allows for rib movement during breathing and provides structural support for the rib cage.
they are attached by cartilage formed between the actual rib and the back bone
the back bone is the vertebrae
The variation in number is in the tail, where cattle can have between 18 to 20 vertebrae in the caudal region, or the tail. There are also seven cervical (neck) vertebrae, 13 thoracic (rib cage) vertebrae, six lumbar (loin) and five sacral (sirloin) vertebrae.
The ribs are the bones located in the posterior thorax between the second and seventh vertebrae. These ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae in the back and form the rib cage that helps protect vital organs in the chest cavity.
An articulation between a vertebrae and a rib
headThe pedicle of the rib articulates with the transverse process of the thoracic vertebra.
animals who are Vertebrates have a vertebrae which is a backbone/spine
There are several: the ribs, the thoracic vertebrae and the sternum. Together they are called the rib cage.
spinous process, facets, and demifacets