The twelve vertebrae in the spine behind the chest, to which the ribs are attached.
The 12 discs of the spinal column that connect the ribs, forming the posterior wall of the thorax.
The 12 bones of the backbone to which the ribs are attached. They lie between the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) vertebrae and are characterized by the presence of facets for articulation with the ribs.
One of the 12 vertebrae that connect the ribs and form part of the posterior wall of the thorax.
The vertebrae in the chest region to which the ribs attach.