spinous
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The supraspinous ligament connects the spinous processes of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.
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Arising from the vertebral arch are the transverse, spinous, superior articular, and inferior articular processes.
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The characteristic feature for a typical midthoracic vertebra is the spinous process, which is long and has a pronounced downward angle that causes it to overlap the next inferior vertebra.
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The C1 vertebra does not have a body or spinous process.
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In these cases the peduncles may persist and may even be modified into spinous organs of defence.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various
