The T2-T11 superior facets face up, back,and slightly laterally; the inferior facets face down,forward,and slightly medially.This shape enables slight rotation in the thoracic spine.

• T11的上位椎间关节面朝向后上方并轻度朝向外侧，下位关节面朝向前下方并轻度朝向中央。这种形状能让胸椎存在轻度的旋转。