Thoracic vertebrae facts for kids

The thoracic vertebrae are 12 vertebrae, or bones of the spine. They are situated between the 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).

Images for kids

Thoracic vertebrae
The first and ninth through twelfth thoracic vertebra have some peculiarities
A thoracic spine X-ray of a 57-year-old male.
Same as the left, but bones around the thoracic vertebrae are shown as semi-transparent.
Vertebral column.
Vertebral column.
Vertebral arches of three thoracic vertebrae viewed from the front.
Section of the costotransverse joints from the third to the ninth inclusive.
A typical thoracic vertebra, viewed from above.
A thoracic vertebra, viewed from above.
A thoracic vertebra, viewed from below.