<prompt> All of the following characteristics differentiate a typical cervical veebrae from a thoracic veebrae, EXCEPT:Has a triangular veebral canalHas foramen transversariumSuperior aicular facet is directed backwards and upwardsHas a large veebral body  <response>: Cervical veebrae has a small body. Its transverse diameter is greater than the anteroposterior length. Outline of thoracic veebral body when viewed from above is hea shaped.Features of a typical cervical veebrae:Each transverse process has foramen transversarium.The spines are sho and bifid.Veebral foramen is large and triangular.Features of thoracic veebrae:Presence of costal facets on each side of the body for aiculation with ribs.Their spinous process are long, slender, and directed downwards.Veebral foramina is circular.Ref: TEXTBOOK of ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY for NURSES ASHALATA By Jaypee Brothers, page 72. 