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General character.
General characteristics of thoracic & lumbar vertebrae
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Larger than cervical | Thoracic V. |
| Contain long, pointed spinous process that project downward | Thoracic V. |
| only articulate with ribs | Thoracic V. |
| have smooth facets on the side of their bodies and on the transverse processes where the ribs attach | Thoracic V. |
| larger and thicker body than cervical & thoracic | Lumbar V. |
| body size reflects the added stress placed upon them by increasing amounts of body weight they must support | Lumbar V. |