Where the seventh thoracic vertebra (t7) sits in the skeleton

Frequently asked questions

Which part of the skeleton is the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7) in?

The seventh thoracic vertebra (T7) is one of the bones of the vertebral column. Seven cervical, twelve thoracic and five lumbar vertebrae and the sacrum are stacked to support the trunk and enclose the spinal cord.

How many vertebrae are there?

The spine has 24 separate vertebrae. From the top there are seven cervical (neck), twelve thoracic (upper back) and five lumbar (lower back) vertebrae, followed by the sacrum and the coccyx.

Which bones are above and below the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7)?

Above the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7) is the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6), and below it is the eighth thoracic vertebra (T8).

Which thoracic vertebra is level with the lower tip of the scapula?

With the arms by the sides, the lower angle of the scapula usually lies level with the seventh thoracic spinous process.