Skeletal System
Costal Facet of Twelfth Thoracic Vertebra
Fovea costalis vertebrae thoracicae duodecimae
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The costal facets are the smooth articular areas on the vertebral body of the twelfth thoracic vertebra. They are found on the upper edge of the posterolateral aspects of the vertebral body, just anterior to the roots of the pedicles.
Each costal facet of the twelfth thoracic vertebra is a complete facet that articulates with the head of the twelfth rib, forming the joint of the head of the twelfth rib.
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Thoracic Vertebra
The ninth thoracic vertebra may only have a costal demi-facet on the superior part of the body and be devoid of one below, although there is always a corresponding articular facet present on the transverse process for the tubercle of the ninth rib.
