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Typical Thoracic Vertebrae T2-T8 Flashcards

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Which thoracic segments are considered the typical thoracics?

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T2-T8 segments

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Which thoracic segments are considered the atypical thoracics?

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T1, T9-T12

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

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

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

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triangular

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

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aortic impression

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

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the left side superior and inferior epiphyseal rims

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What is the height pattern of the typical thoracic vertebral body

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the posterior height is greater than the anterior height y one to two millimeters

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

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the vertebral body height differences

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In terms of the anterior-posterior curves of the vertebral column, what direction will the thoracic spine face?

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posterior

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What is another way of naming a posterior curve pattern?

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Kyphotic curve

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

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fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis, cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis, and synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodial)

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

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four

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

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two

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

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typically ten (fourteen if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)

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

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the superior costal demi-facet

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

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the costocentral joints or ribs

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What is the rib-vertebral body combination at the intervertebral foramen for the __ nerve? Let’s use the T6 nerve.

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the inferior costal demi-facet of T6 will joint with the superior articular surface of the head of the seventh rib. The superior costal demi-facet of T7 will joint with the inferior articular surface of the head of the seventh rib

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What ligaments support the costocentral joint?

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

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What does the costocentral intra-articular or interarticular ligament connect to?

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

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

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

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

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The longus colli

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

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ten to fifteen degrees posterolateral from the sagittal plane

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

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the lateral view

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

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shingling

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What is the outline of the vertebral foramen in the typical thoracic region?
oval to circular
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In which plane will the size of the vertebral foramen of a typical thoracic be greatest?
the transverse plane, the vertebral transverse diameter
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What ligaments support the costotransverse joint of a typical thoracic?
the superior costotransverse, inferior costotransverse, and lateral costotransverse ligaments
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The superior costotransverse ligament of the transverse process of T4 will attach to rib__?
five
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The inferior costotransverse ligament of the transverse process of T5will attach to rib__?
five
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The lateral costotransverse ligament of the transverse process of T5 will attach to rib__?
five
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Which muscles may attach to the transverse process of a typical thoracic?
longissimus thoracis, longissimus cervicis, longissimus capitis, semispinalis thoracis, semispinalis cervicis, semispinalis capitis multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, intertransversarii, levator costarum longus and levator costarum brevis
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How do the transverse diameters of the articular processes compare in the T2-T4 region?
the superior articular process transverse diameter is greater than the inferior articular process transverse diameter for a given segment
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How do the transverse diameters of the articular processes compare in the T5-T8 region?
the superior articular process transverse diameter is the same as or equal to the inferior articular process transverse diameter for a given segment
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What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of a typical thoracic?
they face backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)
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What is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of a typical thoracic.
they face forward,downward, and medial (ForMeD)
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How many synovial joints are present at a typical thoracic?
ten
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How many synovial joint surfaces for ribs are present on a typical thoracic?
six
38
Identify the synovial joint surfaces for ribs that are present on a typical thoracic.
two superior costal demi-facets, two inferior costal demi-facets, two transverse costal facets
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What name is given to the region between the superior and inferior articular processes in the typical thoracics?
the pars interarticularis
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What is the orientation of the spinous process of a typical thoracic?
they slant backward and downward
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What is the name given to the overlap of spinous processes in the thoracic region?
imbrication
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Imbrication will be more pronounced for what region of the thoracics?
T5-T8
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Which thoracic has the longest spinous process?
T8
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Which muscles may attach to the spinous process of a typical thoracic?
trapezius, latissimus dorsi, rhomboid major, serratus posterior superior, splenius cervicis, splenius capitis, spinalis thoracis, spinalis cervicis, spinalis capitis, semispinalis thoracis, mulifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis and interspinalis
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Which muscles attaching to the spinous process of a typical thoracic are not included in any muscle layer of the true back?
Whasplenius cervicis, splenius capitis and interspinalis
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What joint classifications are present at every typical thoracic vertebra?
fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis, cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis and synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodial)
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What joint classifications are identified at the vertebral body of T1?
fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis, cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis and synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodial joint) the modified synovial saddle (diarthrosis sellar) is only observed as an anatomical variation
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How many joint are formed at the vertebral body of T1?
typically ten (fourteen if the rib ligaments are included)
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Which muscle(s) is attached to the vertebral body of T1?
the longus colli
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Which spinal nerve-vertebral notch or incisure combination is present at T1?
c8 spinal nerve-the superior vertebral notch or incisure of T1 t1 spinal nerve- the inferior vertebral notch or incisure of T1.
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What ligaments support the costotransverse joint of T1?
the inferior costotransverse and lateral costotransverse ligaments
52
What ligament is absent at the costotransverse joint of T1?
the superior costotransverse ligament
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What muscles attach to the transverse process of T1?
longissimus thoracis, longissimus cervicis, longissimus capitis, semispinalis cervicis, semispinalis capitis multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, intertransversarii, levator costarum brevis
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What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of T1?
they face backward, upward, and lateral BUL
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What is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of T1?
they face forward downward, and medial ForMeD
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How many synovial joints are present at T1?
ten
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What is the angulation of the spinous process of T1?
the undersurface of the T1 spinous processes will be nearly horizontal from the horizontal plane
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What is the gender bias associated with T1 as the vertebral prominence
males 9% are more likely than females 6% to demonstrate T1 as the vertebral prominence
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What muscles attach to the spinous process of T1?
the trapezius, rhomboid minor, serratus posterior superior, splenius capitis, spinalis thoracis, spinalis cervicis, spinalis capitis semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, interspinalis
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What joint classifications are present at the T1 vertebrae?
fibrous amphiarthrosis syndesmosis, cartilaginous amphiarthrosis symphysis and synovial plane diarthrosis arthrodia

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