The difference between a typical cervical and thoracic veebrae is, which of the following:
The transverse process of cervical veebrae is pierced by a foramen called foramen transversarium. It is not seen in thoracic and lumbar veebrae.Ref: Human Anatomy, B D Chaurasia, 4th Edition, Volume 3, Chapter 1, Page 40, 41; Textbook of Anatomy with Colour Atlas, Inderbir Singh, 4th Edition, Chapter 6, Page 84.
Has a triangular body
Has a foramen transversarium
Superior aicular facet directed backwards & upwards
Has a large veebral body