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1
Q

Which muscles attach to the transverse process of T9?

A

longissimus thoracis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidus, rotator longus and brevis, intertransversarii, levator costarum longus and brevis

2
Q

How many synovial joints are typically present at T9?

A

ten

3
Q

Identify the synovial joint surfaces typicaly present on T9

A

two superior costal demi-facets, two inferior costal demi-facets, two superior articular facets, two inferior articular facets and two transverse costal facets

4
Q

How many synovial joint surfaces for ribs are typically present on T9?

A

six

5
Q

What is the generic apperance of the spinous processes of T9?

A

shorter and more horizontal

6
Q

What muscles attach to the spinous process of T9?

A

trapezius, latissimus dorsi, multifidus, rotator longus and brevis, and interspinalis

7
Q

Which muscles are conspicuously absent at the T9 spinous process?

A

spinalis and semispinalis