The orientation of the facet joints in the thoracic spine causes the facets to function best in which of the following functions?
A) Limiting lateral flexion
B) Limiting rotation
C) Limiting extension
D) Limiting lateral translation

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The orientation of the thoracic spine facet joints is such that they are more vertically aligned, which limits extension movements.

The Orientation of the Facet Joints in the Thoracic Spine