Posterior view of the rotatores and costotransverse ligaments.

Transverse section through superior mediastinum superior to (above) the aortic arch.

Pelvis and pelvic ligaments. D. Pelvis in situ, posterior view.

Lateral view of the thoracic vertebrae, showing the mamillary, accessory, and lateral processes of T12.

Superior view of three thoracic vertebrae and ribs illustrating the ligaments of the costovertebral articulations.

Superior view of thoracic cage with thoracic and vertebral changes as noted in right thoracic scoliosis; spinous processes of vertebrae rotate toword midline; as rib attaches to vertebral body it is also rotated; rib is pushed posteriorly on convex side

Anterior view of the anatomy of the superior mediastinum after excision of ribs and removal of thymus gland.

Posterior view of the lumbar vertebrae, showing mammillary, accessory, transverse, superior articular, and inferior articular processes.

Lateral and superior views of a lumbar vertebra.

Superior view of the homologous parts of vertebrae, illustrating the centrum (uncolored), vertebral arch (pink), and the rib elements (yellow).

Superior view of the fused sacral vertebrae.

Superior view of the thoracic side of the diaphragm. Pericardial sac is shown. Most of diaphragmatic pleura has been removed.

Superior view of a thoracic vertebra.