All of the following characteristics differentiate a typical cervical veebrae from a thoracic veebrae, EXCEPT:
Cervical veebrae has a small body. Its transverse diameter is greater than the anteroposterior length. Outline of thoracic veebral body when viewed from above is hea shaped.Features of a typical cervical veebrae:Each transverse process has foramen transversarium.The spines are sho and bifid.Veebral foramen is large and triangular.Features of thoracic veebrae:Presence of costal facets on each side of the body for aiculation with ribs.Their spinous process are long, slender, and directed downwards.Veebral foramina is circular.Ref: TEXTBOOK of ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY for NURSES ASHALATA By Jaypee Brothers, page 72.
Has a triangular veebral canal
Has foramen transversarium
Superior aicular facet is directed backwards and upwards
Has a large veebral body