Conclusion According to the correlation of the vertebrae and costae of thorax, locating the injuried thoracic vertebra or/and rib accurately and quickly are possible on the consecutive CT images.

• 结论依据胸椎和肋骨的对应关系及配布规律,在连续CT层面上可以快速、准确地计数椎骨和肋骨,完成病变定位。