Orientation of Thoracic Vertebrae, Cavity, Bone/Attachments

Question 1

Where is the Superior Thoracic Cavity?

Answer 1

rib 1

Question 2

Where is the Inferior Thoracic Cavity? What goes Through the Openings?

Answer 2

Caval Opening: T8 , IVC
Esophageal Opening: T10
Aortic Hiatus: T12 , Descending Aorta

Question 3

Orientation of Thoracic Vertebrae. And Why?

Answer 3

Coronal to Sagittal
As you move further down the spine, the transverse processes go from wired to narrow.

Question 4

Body of the Thoracic Vertebrae has ___________ for costal Articulation.

Answer 4

2 Demifacets

Question 5

What Goes Through the Costal Groove on the Rib? Inferior or Superior?

Answer 5

VAN
Costal Vein, Costal Artery, Costal Nerve
Inferior Rib

Question 6

What are the 3 Main Components/Parts of the Sternum?

Answer 6

Manubrium, Body, Xiphoid Process

Question 7

The 2nd Rib Attaches to the ___________ ___________. What Joint is at this Level?

Answer 7

Sternal Angle.
Manubriosternal Joint

Question 8

Posterior Articulation and Ligaments?

Answer 8

Costovertebral Joint: rib to vertebrae
Costotransverse Joint: rib to tranverse process

Superior Costotransverse Ligament
Lateral Costotranserve Ligament

Question 9

Upper Ribs Move in this Motion/Movement

Answer 9

pump handle

Question 10

Lower Ribs Move in this Motion/Movement

Answer 10

bucket handle