What is Thoracic vertebrae?
The '''thoracic vertebrae''' are 12 [[vertebrae]], or [[bones]] of the [[spine]]. They are situated between the [[Cervical vertebrae|cervical (neck) vertebrae]] and the [[lumbar vertebrae]]. The thoracic vertebrae are represented by the symbols T1 through T12. The thoracic vertebrae provide attachment for the [[ribs]] and make up part of the back of the [[thorax]] (the chest).<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Rodts|first1=Mary|last2=DNP|title=Spinal Anatomy {{!}} Vertebral Column|url=https://www.spineuniverse.com/anatomy/vertebral-column|access-date=2020-08-19|website=SpineUniverse|language=en}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} {{science-stub}} [[Category:Bones]]