Thoracic Spine

Synonyms Thoracic spine, BWS, thoracic spine Introduction The thoracic vertebrae belong to the human spine, beginning below the seventh cervical vertebra and ending at the lumbar spine. Mammals have a total of twelve thoracic vertebrae, which are also numbered Th1 to Th12. Th here stands for the Latin term pars thoracica “chest part” of thorax … Thoracic vertebra

Mobility of the thoracic vertebrae Forward and backward tilting is mainly performed via the BWS. The body can be bent about 45° forward and 26° backward. Lateral inclination of the thoracic vertebrae can be between 25° and 35°. In addition, the thoracic spine can be rotated around its own axis. The circumference is about 33°. … Mobility of the thoracic vertebrae | Thoracic vertebra