BoneIrregular bone
Thoracic vertebra T7
Vertebra thoracica VII
- Location:
- Mid back — thoracic spine
Function
Its spinous process lies level with the inferior angle of the scapula (arms by the side) — a standard surface landmark for counting vertebral levels.
Landmarks
- Costal facets
- Demifacets
- Spinous process
Articulations (joints)
- T6 above
- T8 below
- Seventh rib
Clinical relevance
The T7 dermatome bands the epigastrium; shingles or cord lesions here mimic upper abdominal disease.
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