BoneIrregular bone
Thoracic vertebra T2
Latin: Vertebra thoracica II
Location: Upper back — thoracic spine
View the thoracic vertebra t2 in 3DFunction
Typical thoracic vertebra: its demifacets share the head of the second rib, and its long spinous process overlaps T3 like roof tiles, limiting extension to protect the heart and lungs.
Landmarks
- Costal facets
- Demifacets
- Spinous process
- Transverse process
Articulations (joints)
- T1 above
- T3 below
- Second rib
Clinical relevance
The jugular notch lies level with T2–T3; the sternal angle, with the T4–T5 disc.
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