noun
: any of the vertebrae dorsal to the thoracic region and characterized by articulation with the ribs
there are 12 thoracic vertebrae in man
— called also dorsal vertebra
noun
: any of the vertebrae dorsal to the thoracic region and characterized by articulation with the ribs
there are 12 thoracic vertebrae in man
— called also dorsal vertebra
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012