Thoracic

Question 1

The spine has primary and secondary curves, label each
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral

Answer 1

Cervical Secondary curve
Thoracic = Primary
Lumbar= Secondary
Sacral = Primary

Question 2

Which spinous process has the Greatest Spinous Process Angulation ?

Answer 2

T7

Question 2

Resting position of the Thoracic Spine

Answer 2

Midway b/w flexion and extension

Question 3

Closed paced position of the facet joints of the thoracic spine

Answer 3

Full extension

Question 4

Capsular pattern of the Facet joints of the Thoracic Spine

Answer 4

Side Flexion and equally limited, extension

Question 5

Which ribs are
True ribs:
False ribs:
Floating ribs:

Answer 5

True ribs: Rib 1-7
False ribs: Rib 8-10
Floating ribs: 11-12
*each rib is connected to its corresponding Thoracic vertebra (T1=Rib 1)

Question 6

Elevation of the ant. End of the Ribs, What ribs are involved

Answer 6

Pump Handle, Rib 1-6

Question 7

Increase Let. dimension of the chest (flare out), what ribs are involved?

Answer 7

Bucket Handle, Rib 7-10

Question 7

Lat. movement of lower ribs, What ribs are involved?

Answer 7

Caliper Action, Rib 8- 12

Question 8

What muscle of respiration id involved with both inspiration and expiration?

Answer 8

Latissimus dorsi

Question 8

Nerve of the Diaphragm, including Nerve root

Answer 8

Phrenic nerve
C3,4 and 5
*if only one is being asked it’s C4

Question 9

Scheuermann’s disease is common in what demographic and What level of the thoracic spine is commonly affected?

Answer 9

common in teenagers - 13-16 yrs old
common level - T10-L2

Question 9

Idiopathic Scoliosis is more common in what gender? and Why?
What is its demographics?

Answer 9

More common in Females, due to muscle balance, genetic code
Adolescent and Age of peuberty

Question 9

weakness of the vertebral endplate
and its Clinical Manefestations

Answer 9

Scheuermann’s disease
- Pain
- Neurological Symptoms (impingement)

Question 10

inflammation of costochondral joint
pain during inhalation

Answer 10

inflammation of costochondral joint
pain during inhalation

Question 10

Nanami is complaining of pain between the scapula he has no hx of trauma where is the possible origin of the pain?

Answer 10

Cervical region

Question 11

Gojo has pain in the thoracic area, it does not alleviate even when changing positions of the body, where is the origin?

Answer 11

Pulmonary

Question 11

Suguru has Pain during breathing and is relieved by any position,m Where is the origin?

Answer 11

Musculoskeletal
Thoracic pain (Back Pain) vs Rib Pain (Side pain)

Question 11

Jinshi has pain during sneezing and couching what s he possibly experiencing?

Answer 11

Dural pain

Question 11

MPS: ___ points
fibromyalgia: ____ points

Answer 11

MPS: trigger points
fibromyalgia: Tender points

Question 12

Naruto has pain during Extension, what is the possible pathorlogy

Answer 12

.Possible facet pathology

Question 13

Sternum projecting forward and Down, increasing the anteroposterior dimension of the chest. Congenital, leading to impaired breathing.

Answer 13

Pigeon Chest

Question 13

Kento has dyring pain during forward bend, what is the possible codition?

Answer 13

vertebral body fracture

Question 14

Breathing Patterns of Young, Teen, Adults, and Elderly?

Answer 14

Young, = Abdominal Teen, = Chest Adults, = Chest Elderly = Abdominal

Question 14

The spin has regions with curvature identify each Vertebrae is involved with each region: Cervicothoracic curve Thoracic curve Thoracolumbar curve Lumbar curve Lumboscaral scoliosis

Answer 14

Cervicothoracic curve - c7-t1 Thoracic curve - t2-t11 Thoracolumbar curve - t12-L1 Lumbar curve - L2-L4 Lumboscaral scoliosis - L5-S1

Question 15

Sternum is pushed posteriorly due to overgrowth of ribs. May lead to displacement of the heart and may result in kyphosis.

Answer 15

Funnel Chest

Question 16

Sternum is projecting forward and upward. Associated with Emphysema.

Answer 16

Barrel Chest Deformity

Question 16

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