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What articular surfaces are unique to the thoracic vertebra?

April 26, 2017articular surfaces thoracic vertebra

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What articular surfaces are unique to the thoracic vertebra?

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The surface that articulates with the ribs which is simply called the the “Demi-Facet” for the head of the rib. There is also a part on the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae which acts as a block to prevent the rib from moving posteriorly.