Which of the following statements BEST describes the anatomical orientation of thoracic facet joints? January 2, 2023 by admin Oriented 45° between frontal and transverse planes, supports significant rotation and lateral bending Oriented mainly in the frontal plane, allowing more lateral bending than flexion/extension Oriented closer to the sagittal plane, allowing mainly flexion and extension Oriented equally in all three planes See Answer Oriented mainly in the frontal plane, allowing more lateral bending than flexion/extension