spinous

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The supraspinous ligament is located on the posterior side of the vertebral column, where it interconnects the spinous processes of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Figure 7.28 Lumbar Vertebrae Lumbar vertebrae are characterized by having a large, thick body and a short, rounded spinous process.

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In the thoracic region, the downward projecting and overlapping spinous processes, along with the attached thoracic cage, greatly limit flexion, extension, and lateral flexion.

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The supraspinous ligament is located on the posterior side, where it interconnects the thoracic and lumbar spinous processes.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

In the horse the spinous processes of the first dorsal vertebræ produce the prominence at the anterior limit of the trunk, where the mane ends, which is known as the withers.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard