Unit 6 Spine & Thorax

Question 0

Costochondral joint

Answer 0

Ribs-costal cartilage

Ribs 1-10

Question 1

Sternocostal joint

Answer 1

Sternum-ribs

Found on ribs 1-7 only true ribs attach directly to sternum

Question 2

Costovertebral joints

Answer 2

Heads of ribs-costal facets of thoracic vertebrae.

Question 3

Costotransverse joint

Answer 3

Tubercles of ribs-transverse process of thoracic vertebrae

Ribs 1-10

Question 4

Function of vertebral column

Answer 4

Stable base
Linking UE TO LE
protect internal organs
Protect spinal cord

Question 5

Lordosis

Answer 5

Cervical-lumbar anterior

Question 6

Kyphosis

Answer 6

Thoracic-sacral

posteriorly

Question 7

Primary curves

Answer 7

Thoracic

Sacral

Question 8

Secondary curves

Answer 8

Cervical

lumbar

Question 9

C7

Spinal levels w bony landmarks

Answer 9

Base of neck

Question 10

T2

Answer 10

Superior angle

Question 11

T7

Answer 11

Inferior angle

Question 12

T12

Answer 12

Rib 12

Question 13

L4

Answer 13

Top of iliac crest

Question 14

S2

Answer 14

PSIS

Question 15

Kyphosis

Answer 15

Excessive kyphosis

Question 16

Lordosis

Answer 16

Excessive lordosis

Question 17

Scoliosis

Answer 17

Deformity
1 or more lateral curvatures of lumbar and/or thoracic
Variety of patterns

Question 18

Torticollis

Answer 18

Scoliosis in cervical spine

Question 19

Quadratus lumborum

Answer 19

Unilateral lateral pelvic, Trunk lateral flexion assist extend trunk
Bilateral fix rib 12 during forced inhalation and exhalation
Posterior iliac crest
Rib 12 transverse process of lumbar 1-4 vertebrae
Lumbar plexus T12 L1-3

Question 20

Rectus abdominis

Answer 20

Flex trunk posterior pelvis tilt
Pubic crest and symphysis
Cartilage ribs 5-7 xiphoid process
T5-T12 ventral rami

Question 21

External oblique

Answer 21

Unilateral trunk lateral flexion to same side trunk rotation to the opposite side
Bilateral flex trunk compress abdominal contents
External surface ribs 5-12
Anterior iliac crest, abdomimal aponeurosis to linea alba
T5-T12

Question 22

Internal oblique

Answer 22

Unilateral trunk lateral flexion to the same side, trunk rotation
Bilateral flex trunk, compress abdominal contents
Lateral inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia
Internal surface of lower 3 ribs, abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba
T7-T12 L1 iliohypogastric ilioinguinal ventral ramus

Question 23

Transverse abdominis

Answer 23

Compress abdominal
Lateral inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia, internal surface of lower 6 ribs
Abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba
T7-T12 iliohypogastric ilioinguinal ventral division

Question 24

Diaphragm

Answer 24

``` Draw down central tendon of diaphragm, increase volume of thoracic cavity during inhalation Costal:inner surface of lower 6 ribs Lumbar: upper 2-3 lumbar vertebrae Sternal:inner part of xiphoid process Central tendon Phrenic ```

Question 25

Intercostals

Answer 25

External: assist w inhalation by drawing the ribs superiorly, increasing the space of thoracic cavity Internal: assist with exhalation by drawing the ribs inferiorly, decreasing the space of thoracic cavity Inferior border if rib above Superior border of rib below Thoracic

Question 26

Serratus posterior superior

Answer 26

Elevate ribs during inhalation Spinous processes of ribs C7-T3 Posterior surface of ribs 2-5 T1-T4

Question 27

Serratus posterior inferior

Answer 27

Depress ribs during exhalation Spinous processes of T12-L3 Posterior surface of ribs 9-12 T9-T12

Question 28

Intertransversarii

Answer 28

Unilateral: trunk lateral flexion to the same bilateral: extend trunk Span:transverse processes C2-C7 Transverse processes L1-L5 Spinal nerves

Question 29

Interspinalis

Answer 29

Extend trunk Span: spinous process C2-T3 Spinous process T12-L5 Spinal nerves