1/4/2016 Spinal Questions Flashcards
How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T10?
Two
How many Syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?
Typically four are identified (as many as eight if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T10?
Typically eight (Twelve if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
Which synovial joint surface is absent from the vertebral body of T10?
Inferior costal Demi-facets
Para-articular processes are more commonly observed on which segment of the spine?
T10
The superior costotransverse ligament of the T10 transverse process will attach to which rib?
The eleventh rib
Which muscles attach to the transverse process of T10?
Longissimus Thoracis
Semispinalis Thoracis, multifidis, rotator Longus and rotator brevis
Intertransversarii, levator costarum Longus and levator costarum brevis
Identify the synovial joint surfaces typically present on T10.
Two superior costal facets, two transverse costal facets, two superior articular facets, two inferior articular facets
Which rib related facet is absent on T10?
The inferior costal Demi-facet
A dimpling or depression of the skin in the thoracic region is often characteristic of the location of which segment?
T10
What muscles attach to the spinous process of T10?
The trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, multifidis, rotator Longus, rotator brevis and interspinalis
Which erector spinae muscles will not attach to the spinous process of T10?
Spinalis, Longissimus and Iliocostalis muscles
What joint classifications are present in T10?
Fibrous (Amphiarthrosis) Syndesmosis, cartilaginous (Amphiarthrosis) symphysis and synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)
What name is given to T11?
The anticlinal vertebra
What is the outline of the vertebral body you T11 on superior view?
Kidney-shaped or reniform
How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T11?
Typically eight (twelve if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
Which ligament of the costocentral joint is absent for the eleventh rib?
The costocentral interarticular or intra-articular ligament
Which vertebra is the last segment to demonstrate a transverse costal facet?
T10
What ligaments form the costotransverse joint of T11?
The superior costotransverse, and slightly developed inferior costotransverse and lateral costotransverse ligaments
Which costotransverse ligament(s) are absent at T11?
Capsular costotransverse ligament
What muscles attach to the transverse process of T11?
Longissimus Thoracis
Semispinalis Thoracis, multifidis, rotator Longus and rotator brevis
Intertransversarii and levator costarum brevis
Which segment will be the last to demonstrate an attachment for the levator costarum Longus?
T10
How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?
Two
How many synovial joints are typically present at T11?
Six
What muscles attach to the spinous process of T11?
Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Serratus posterior inferior, Iliocostalis Lumborum, Spinalis Thoracis, multifidis, rotator Longus, rotator brevis, and interspinalis
At which segments of the thoracic spine will the Spinalis muscle not attach?
T9, T10
Which muscles of the five layers of the true back are present at the spinous process of T11?
The trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Serratus posterior inferior, Iliocostalis Lumborum, Spinalis Thoracis, multifidis, rotator Longus, rotator brevis
How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T12?
Two
How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T12?
Two
How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T12?
Typically eight (ten if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
Which muscle(s) is attached to othe vertebral body of T12
Psoas major and psoas minor
What does the lateral tubercle of T12 represent?
The transverse process
What does the superior tubercle of T12 represent?
The mammillary process of lumbar vertebrae
What does the inferior tubercle of T12 represent?
The accessory process of lumbar vertebrae
What ligaments form the costotransverse joint of the twelfth rib?
The superior costotransverse ligament from the T1 and the lumbocostal ligament from L1
Which costotransverse ligament(s) are attached at T12?
None; the capsular, superior, inferior, and lateral costotransverse ligaments lack an attachment to T12
What muslces attach to the transverse process region of T12?
The Longissimus Thoracis, Semispinalis Thoracis, multifidis, rotator Longus, rotator brevis and intertransversarii
Which segment is the last to demonstrate a levator costarum brevis attachment?
T11
Which segment is the last to demonstrate a levator costarum Longus attachment?
T10
What is the orientation of the superior articular facets of T12?
They face backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)
What is the orientation of the inferior articular facets of T12?
They face forward, downward, and lateral (FoLD)
How many synovial joints are typically at T12?
Six
What muscles attach to the spinous process of T12
The trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Serratus posterior inferior, Iliocostalis Lumborum, Spinalis Thoracis, multifidis, rotator Longus, rotator brevis and interspinalis
Which muscle(s) attaching to the T12 spinous process are representative of the layer three?
Serratus posterior inferior
What joint classifications are present at T12?
Fibrous (Amphiarthrosis) Syndesmosis, cartilaginous (Amphiarthrosis) symphysis and synovial (diarthrosis) arthrodia joint
What muscles(s) attach to the vertebral body of thoracic vertebrae?
Longus Colli, psoas major, and psoas minor
Which thoracic segments will have muscles attaching to their vertebral bodies?
T1-T3, T12
Which thoracic segment is last to demonstrate the attachment of the levator costarum brevis?
T11
Which thoracic segment is first to demonstrate the attachment of the levator costarum Longus?
T7
Which thoracic segment is last to demonstrate the attachment of the levator costarum Longus?
T10
Rhomboid major and rhomboid minor will attach to the spinous process of which thoracic(s)?
T1 only
Which thoracic vertebrae will demonstrate a spinous process attachment for the Serratus posterior superior?
T1-T3
Which thoracic vertebrae will demonstrate a spinous process attachment for the Serratus posterior inferior?
T11-T12
Which thoracic segments demonstrate a spinous process attachment for the Splenius muscles?
T1-T6
Which thoracics demonstrate a spinous process attachment for the Iliocostalis Lumborum?
T11-T12
