Now, on the posterior side, you find, as well, another line, letâs say, but this time called the intertrochanteric crest that is also between the neck of the femur and the shaft and runs, as well, from the greater trochanter all the way down to the lesser trochanter.
The upper back has the most structural support, with the ribs attached firmly to each level of the thoracic spine and very limited movement. The lower back (lumbar vertebrae) allows for flexibility and movement in back bending (extension) and forward bending (flexion).
Chapter 21: The esophagus, trachea and main bronchi. Thoracic part of esophagus. The esophagus (figs. 21-1, 21-2 and 21-3) has cervical, thoracic, and abdominal parts, extending from the lower end of the pharynx (C6 vertebrae) to the cardiac opening of the stomach (T11 or 12 vertebral level).