Typical Thoracic Vertebra T2-T8 Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

the aortic impression

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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

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3
Q

What is the height pattern of the typical thoracic vertebral body?

A

the posterior height is greater than the anterior height by 1-2mm

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4
Q

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

A

the vertebral body height differences

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5
Q

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

A

posterior

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6
Q

What is another way of aiming a posterior curve pattern?

A

a kyphotic curve

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7
Q

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

A

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

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8
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How many synovial joints are formed at there vertebral body of a typical thoracic?

A

four

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9
Q

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

A

two

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10
Q

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

A

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

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11
Q

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

A

the superior costal demi-facet

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12
Q

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

A

the costocentral joint or ribs

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13
Q

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

A

The inferior costal demo-facet of T6 will joint with the superior articular surface of the head of the 7th rib.
The superior costal demo-facet of T7 will joint with the inferior articular surface of the head of the 7th rib.

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14
Q

What ligaments support the costocentral joint?

A

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

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15
Q

What does the costocentral intra-articular ligament connect to?

A

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

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16
Q

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

A

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

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17
Q

Which muscle is attached to the vertebral body of T2-T3?

A

the longus colli

18
Q

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

A

10-15 degrees posterolateral from the sagittal plane

19
Q

which X-ray view is use to see into the intervertebral foramen of a typical thoracic?

A

the lateral view

20
Q

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

A

shingling

21
Q

What is the outline of the vertebral foramen in the typical thoracic region?

A

oval to circular

22
Q

In which plane will the size of the vertebral foramen of a typical thoracic be greatest?

A

the transverse plane, the vertebral transverse diameter

23
Q

What ligaments support the costotransverse joint of a typical thoracic?

A

the superior costotransverse, inferior costotransverse, and lateral costotransverse ligaments

24
Q

The superior costotransverse ligament of the transverse process of T4 will attach to rib___?

A

5

25
Q

The inferior costotransverse ligament of transverse process of T5 will attach to rib ___?

A

5

26
Q

The lateral costotrasverse ligament of the transverse process of T5 will attach to rib ___?

A

5

27
Q

Which muscles may attach to the transverse process of a typical thoracic?

A

longissimus thoracic, longissimus cervicis, longissimus capitis, semispinalis thoracis, semispinalis cervicis, semispinalis capitis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, intertransversarii, levator costarum longus and levator costarum brevis

28
Q

How do the transverse diameters of the articular processes compare in the T2-T4 region?

A

the superior articular process transverse diameter is greater that the inferior articular processes transverse diameter for a give segment.

29
Q

How do the transverse diameters of the articular processes compare in the T5-T8 region?

A

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

30
Q

What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of a typical thoracic?

A

they face backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)

31
Q

What is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of a typical thoracic?

A

they face forward, downward, and medial (ForMeD)

32
Q

How may synovial joints are present at a typical thoracic?

A

10

33
Q

How many synovial joint surfaces for ribs are present on a typical thoracic?

A

6

34
Q

Identify synovial joint surfaces for ribs that are present on a typical thoracic?

A

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

35
Q

What name is given to the region between the superior and inferior articular processes in the typical thoracics?

A

the pars interarticularis

36
Q

What is the orientation of the spinous process of a typical thoracic?

A

they slant backward and downward

37
Q

What is the name given to the overlap of spinous processes in the thoracic region?

A

imbrication

38
Q

Imbrication will be more pronounced for what region of the thoracics?

A

T5-T8

39
Q

Which thoracic has the longest spinous process?

A

T8

40
Q

Which muscles may attach to the spinous process of a typical thoracic?

A

trapezius, latissimus dorsi, rhomboid major, serratus posterior superior, splenius cervicis, splenius capitis, spinalis capitis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis and interspinalis

41
Q

Which muscles attaching to the spinous process of a typical thoracic are not included in any muscle layer of the true back?

A

splenius cervicis, splenius capitis and interspinalis

42
Q

What joint classifications are present at every typical thoracic vertebra?

A

fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis, cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphsis, and synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)