The dorsal vertebra seen from behind, i.e. the end turned from the head. Labels: C, the body; A, neural arch; Fv, the neural ring; Ps, spinous process; Pai, posterior articular process; Pt, transverse process; Fci, articular surfaces on the centrum for articulation with a rib.

Dorsal Vertebra

The dorsal vertebra seen from behind, i.e. the end turned from the head. Labels: C, the body; A, neural…

Two dorsal vertebrae viewed from the left side, and in their natural relative positions. Labels: C, the body; A, neural arch; Fv, the neural ring; Ps, spinous process; Pas, anterior articular process; Pai, posterior articular process; Pt, transverse process; Ft, facet for articulation with the tubercle of a rib; Fcs, Fci, articular surfaces on the centrum for articulation with a rib.

Dorsal Vertebra

Two dorsal vertebrae viewed from the left side, and in their natural relative positions. Labels: C,…