thoracic spine Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Thoracic cage
A
protection of vital organs
muscle attachment
assists respiration
2
Q
thoracic spinal column
A
12 vertebrae
12 pairs of ribs
sternum
3
Q
atypical
A
T1 T10/11/12
4
Q
T1
A
articulates with a single facet of its own rib
5
Q
T10/11
A
lack inferior demifacets on their bodies
6
Q
T11/12
A
lack transverse coastal facet articulates only with the heads of their own ribs
7
Q
ROM
A
flexion- 25-45
extension- 25-45
lateral flexion 40
rotation 30
