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thoracic vertebra

/θɔːˈræsɪk ˈvɜːrtɪbrə/

Tradução: Cada uma das doze vértebras da região média da coluna vertebral, situadas entre as vértebras cervicais e lombares, às quais se articulam as costelas.

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/θɔːˈræsɪk ˈvɜːrtɪbrə/C1formalmedical
  • ptCada uma das doze vértebras da região média da coluna vertebral, situadas entre as vértebras cervicais e lombares, às quais se articulam as costelas.

One of the twelve vertebrae in the middle segment of the spinal column, located between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae, to which the ribs are attached.

  1. Bone in the spineC1formal

    One of the twelve bones in the middle section of the human spine, located between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae, which connect to the ribs.

    ptVértebra torácica

    • The thoracic vertebrae provide structural support for the upper back.
    • A fracture in a thoracic vertebra can cause severe pain.
    • The doctor examined the alignment of the thoracic vertebrae on the X-ray.