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A typical thoracic vertebra is distinguished primarily by which structural feature?
Options
A Long neural spine projecting downward and backward
Correct Answer
B Pins-like transverse process and an odontoid process
C Large flattened transverse process and metapophyses
D A completely absent centrum and wide neural canal
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Thoracic vertebrae exhibit a long, prominent neural spine directed backward and demifacets for rib attachment.

Hint

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