A 2025 study in the International Journal of Morphology has provided a comprehensive morphometric analysis of thoracic vertebrae using dry skeletal specimens. The research was led by visiting scholar Zekiye Karaca Bozdag from Turkey under the supervision of Abduelmenem Alashkham, with contributions from Buse Naz Candir Gürses and Roger Soames. Key findings revealed significant variations in vertebral shape and size that have implications for spinal surgery, radiological assessment, and biomechanics. The data provide a valuable reference for understanding thoracic spine morphology, supporting safer surgical interventions, improved diagnostic accuracy and enhanced anatomical education.The article can be accessed via https://intjmorphol.com/abstract/?art_id=12741 Publication date 03 Mar, 2026
