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1
Q

What is the outline of the vertebral body of T1 from the superior view?

A

Somewhat rectangular with curved anterior edges

2
Q

What is the appearance of the vertebral body of T1 form the anterior view?

A

Both sides of will appear to be scalloped (indented) between the epiphyseal rim

3
Q

What is the appearance of the superior surface of the vertebral body of T1?

A

It is somewhat cupped shaped with elevations at the posterior and lateral margins

4
Q

What is the appearance of the inferior surface of the vertebral body of T1?

A

Typically flat, lacking anterior and posterior lips characteristics of the cervicals

5
Q

What is the position and direction of the pedicle from the vertebral body of T1?

A

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

6
Q

What is the direction of the transverse process at T1?

A

The transverse process projects nearly straight out

7
Q

What is present at the tip of the transverse process of T1?

A

The transverse tubercle

8
Q

What is present on the transverse tubercle of T1?

A

The transverse costal facet

9
Q

What is the orientation of the transverse costal facets for T1?

A

They face forward and outward

10
Q

What is the angulation of the spinous process of T1?

A

The undersurface of the T1 spinous process will be horizontal from the horizontal plane

11
Q

What surfaces are present on the upper and lower margins of the T1 vertebral bodies?

A

The right and left superior costal facet

The right and left inferior costal demi-facet