[TA] the segments of the vertebral column, usually 12, which articulate with ribs to form part of the thoracic cage. Synonym(s): vertebrae thoracicae [TI-TXII] [TA]
tho·rac·ic ver·te·brae [T1-T12]
(thōr-as'ik vĕr'tĕ-brē) [TA] The segments of the vertebral column, usually 12, which articulate with ribs to form part of the thoracic cage. Synonym(s): vertebrae thoracicae [TA] .