Inferior Costal Facet of Third Thoracic Vertebra

Description

The inferior costal facets are the smooth articular areas on the vertebral body of the third thoracic vertebra. They are found on the lower edge of the posterolateral aspects of the vertebral body, just anterior to the intervertebral space.

Each inferior costal facet of the third thoracic vertebra is a demifacet that combines with the superior costal facet of the fourth thoracic vertebra to form the area that articulates with the head of the fourth rib, forming the joint of the head of the fourth rib.