Uncinate process of first thoracic vertebra
Processus uncinatus vertebrae thoracicae primae
- Latin synonym: Uncus corporis vertebrae thoracicae primae
- Synonym: Uncus of body of first thoracic vertebra
- Related terms: Uncus of body of first thoracic vertebra; Uncinate process of first thoracic vertebra
Definition
The uncinate process of first thoracic vertebra is a bony ridge on either side of superior surface of vertebral body (same as uncinate processes of cervical vertebrae).
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