Description

Examine the joints of the thoracic and lumbar regions of the vertebral column in this 3D model. It includes both intervertebral discs (cartilaginous joints) and zygapophyseal (facet) joints (synovial joints), illustrating how these structures contribute to spinal mobility and stability in the middle and lower back. The model is ideal for understanding the anatomical transitions between the thoracic cage and the lumbar spine, as well as the distribution of mechanical stress in these regions.