Thoracic region

Question 1

What features will allow discrimination between T2-T4 and T5-T8 segmental processes

Answer 1

The vertebral body, transverse process, articular process and spinous process

Question 2

What is the outline of the vertebral body of a typical thoracic from superior view

Answer 2

Triangular

Question 3

On cranial view what is the outline of the vertebral body for the T5-T8

Answer 3

the left side of the vertebral body will be flattened, the right side convex

Question 4

WHat is the name given to the left side appearance of the vertebral body of T5-T8

Answer 4

the aortic impression

Question 5

What part of the vertebral body is most influenced by the aorta at T5-T8

Answer 5

the left side superior and inferior epiphyseal rims

Question 6

What is the height pattern of intervertebral disc in the typical thoracic region

Answer 6

The intervertebral disc are rather planar or flat with no apparent height difference between anterior and posterior heights

Question 7

What is the principal cause of the posterior curve of the thoracic spine

Answer 7

the vertebral body height difference

Question 8

What is another way of naming a posterior curve pattern

Answer 8

A kyphotic curve

Question 9

What joint classifications are identified at the veretebral body of a typical thoracic

Answer 9

Fibrous syndesmosis
Cartilaginous symphysis
Synovial plane

Question 10

How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of a typical thoracic

Answer 10

Four

Question 11

How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of a typical thoracic

Answer 11

two

Question 12

How many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of a typical thoacic

Answer 12

Typically ten

14 is the costocentral + Stellate ligaments are included*

Question 13

What is the name given to the joint formed between the vertebral body and rib

Answer 13

Costocentral joint

Question 14

How many costocentral joints are formed at the vertebral body of a typical thoracic

Answer 14

Four

Question 15

Which of the demi-facets on the vertebral body of a typical thoracic is larger

Answer 15

The superior costal demi-facet

Question 16

What features will provide assistance in maintaining the stability of the intervertebral foramen in the typical thoracics

Answer 16

The costocentral joint of ribs

Question 17

What ligaments support the costocentral joint

Answer 17

The costocentral stellate/radiate ligament and the costocentral interarticular or intra-articular ligament

Question 18

What does the costocentral intra-articular or interarticualr ligament connect to

Answer 18

The interarticular or intra-articular crest of the head of the rib and the intervertebral disc

Question 19

What is the size relationship between the articulating surface of the head of the rib and the costal demi-facet surface

Answer 19

the rib surface is greater than the costal demi-facet surface

Question 20

Which muscle(s) is attached to the vertebral body of T2 or T3

Answer 20

The longus coli

Question 21

What is the position and direction of the pedicle from the typical thoracic vertebral body

Answer 21

The pedicle arises from the upper third of the vertebral body and projects posterior and slightly laterally

Question 22

What is the angulation of the pedicle in the typical thoracic region

Answer 22

ten to fifteen degrees posterolateral from the sagittal plane

Question 23

Which x-ray view is used to see into the intervertebral foramen of a typical thoracic

Answer 23

the lateral view

Question 24

What is overlap of the lamina called in the typical thoracic region

Answer 24

Shingling

Question 25

What is the outline of the vertebral foramen in the typical thoracic region

Answer 25

Oval or Circular

Question 26

In which plane will the size of the vertebral foramen of a typical thoracic be greatest

Answer 26

The transverse plane, the vertebral transverse diameter

Question 27

What are the osseous parts of the costotransverse joint

Answer 27

The transverse costal facet and the articular surface of the tubercle of a rib

Question 28

What ligaments support the costotransverse joint of a typical thoracic

Answer 28

Superior costotransverse inferior transverse lateral costotransverse

Question 29

Which muscles may attach to the transverse process of a typical thoracic

Answer 29

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Question 30

How can you distinguish the difference between T2-T4 from T5-T8 segment using the articular process

Answer 30

T2-T4 the width between superior articular process is greater than the width between the inferior articular process T5-T8: The width between superior articular process is the same as the width between the inferior articular process

Question 31

What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of a typical thoracic

Answer 31

They face backward, upward, lateral (BUL)

Question 32

What is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of a typical thoracic

Answer 32

They face forward, downward and medial (ForMeD)

Question 33

How many synovial joints are present at a typical thoracic

Answer 33

Ten

Question 34

How many synovial joint surfaces for ribs are present on a typical thoracic

Answer 34

six

Question 35

Identify the synovial joint surfaces for ribs that are present on a typical thoracic

Answer 35

Two superior costal demi-facets two inferior costal-demi facets Two transverse costal facets

Question 36

What is the name given to the overlap of spinous process in the thoracic region

Answer 36

Imbrication

Question 37

Imbrication will be more pronounced for what region of the thoracics

Answer 37

T5-T8

Question 38

Which thoracic has the longest spinous process

Answer 38

T8

Question 39

What is the angulation of the spinous process in the typical thoracic region

Answer 39

The undersurface of T2-T4 spinous processes will angle up to forty degrees from the horizontal plane The undersurface of T5-T8 spinous processes will angle up to sixty degrees from the horizontal plane

Question 40

Which muscles may attach to the spinous process of a typical thoracic

Answer 40

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