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

Superior view of a typical 2nd lumbar vertebra.

Typical thoracic vertebra in lateral and superior view.

Tranverse section through the thorax showing the heart and lungs and surrounding structures.

Superior (left) and lateral (right) views of features and movements of cervical (top), thoracic (middle), and lumbar (bottom) vertebrae.

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

Lateral view of the vertebral artery (red) arising from the subclavian artery (pink) and passing through the cervical vertebrae.

Lateral view of the thorax showing both rhomboid muscles and their bony attachments.

Coronal MRI of thoracic spine and spinal cord (RL, right lung; LL, left lung; SN, spinal nerve; CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; DR, dorsal primary ramus; VR, ventral primary ramus; SC, spinal cord; Sp, spleen; LK, left kidney; Cr, crus of diaphragm; RK, right k

Lateral view of the thoracic region illustrated the subdivisions of the mediastinum.

Anterior view of the bony thorax showing the rib cage, sternum, thoracic vertebrae, left scapula and left clavicle.

Posterior view of the thorax showing both rhomboid muscles and their bony attachments.

Thoracic vertebra