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Thoracic

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Updated March 27, 2005

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Definition: An area of the spine that consists of the vertebrae located between the top of the neck and the top of the low back.

The thoracic spine is made up of 12 vertebra. Each of the ribs attaches to a thoracic vertebra.

Also Known As: T-spine

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