Very Thin Faintly discernible Faintly discernible Slight fat covering overbase of spinous processes. Transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae feel rounded.
Spinous processes are prominent.
3 Thin Neck accentuated Withers accentuated Fat buildup halfway on spinous processes but easily discernible. Transverse processes cannot be felt. Tailhead prominent but individual vertebrae cannot be visually identified. Hook bones appear rounded, but are still easily discernible. Pin bones not distinguishable.