I.A.1 Back: Vertebral Column, Articulations & Ligaments

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	Step 4: View the vertebral column.
	Step 5: Using the Highlight tool, identify the thoracic vertebra stepwise and note the orientation on the transverse, sagittal and coronal cuts. Pay attention to local anatomical relationships.

	The anterior diaphragm attaches to the xyphoid at which thoracic vertebral level?
Thoracic level TXII
	At what level does the posterior diaphragm attach?
Lumbar level LII

Step 6: Compare the differences of the cervical and thoracic vertebrae.