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1
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What features will allow discrimination between T2-T4 and T5-T8 segmental groups?

A

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

2
Q

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

A

The left side superior and inferior epiphyseal rims

3
Q

What synovial joint surfaces are present on the vertebral body of a typical thoracic?

A

The right and left superior and the right and left inferior costal demi-facets

4
Q

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

A

The superior costal demi facet

5
Q

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

A

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

6
Q

What is the appearance and position of the lamina in a typical thoracic?

A

the lamina is short, broad and thick and lies next to the spinous process?

7
Q

What is the direction of the transverse process of the typical thoracics?

A

The transverse process projects more posteriorly with each inferior vertebra

8
Q

How did the transverse diameters of the articular process compare int eh T2-T4 region?

A

The superior articular process transverse diameter is greater than the inferior articular process transverse diameter for a given segment

9
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How to the transverse diameters of the articular process compare to the T5-T8 segments?

A

The superior articular process transverse diameter is the same as or equal to the inferior articular process transverse diameter for a given segment

10
Q

What is the angulation of the spinous process of T2-T4?

A

The undersurface of T2-T4 spinous process will angle up to forty degrees from the horizontal plane

11
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What is the angulation of the spinous process of T5-T8?

A

The undersurface of T5-T8 spinous process will angle up to 60 degrees from the horizontal plane