The body of a typical thoracic vertebrae
A) articulates with costal cartilages.
B) contains transverse foramina.
C) body has articular surfaces called demifacets.
D) has no body and no spinous process.
E) has a peg-like process called a dens.

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Thoracic vertebrae have articular surfaces called demifacets on their bodies for articulation with the heads of ribs, distinguishing them from other types of vertebrae.

The Body of a Typical Thoracic Vertebrae