spinous

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On the posterior sacrum, the median sacral crest is derived from the fused spinous processes, and the lateral sacral crest results from the fused transverse processes.

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The supraspinous ligament connects the spinous processes of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.

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They also have a short, blunt 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 summits of the spinous processes of the vertebræ alone give form to the superior median border of the trunk.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard