Costal facets are distinctive features of ________ vertebrae.
A) cervical
B) thoracic
C) lumbar
D) sacral
E) coccygeal

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Costal facets are only found on the thoracic vertebrae, which are the vertebrae that articulate with the ribs. The cervical vertebrae have transverse foramina, the lumbar vertebrae have large bodies and thick spinous process, and the sacral and coccygeal vertebrae are fused and do not have costal facets.

Costal Facets Are Distinctive Features of ________ Vertebrae