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Thoracic vertebrae

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The 12 thoracic vertebrae are situated between the cervical (neck) vertebrae and the lumbar vertebrae.

The thoracic vertebrae are represented by the symbols T1 through T12.</P> The thoracic vertebrae provide attachment for the ribs and make up part of the back of the thorax (the chest).

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