3] Thoracic Spine Flashcards
What does spinous process in thoracic look like?
Pointed down
Shape of thoracic vertebrae
Wedge shaped
How many joints total in thoracic vertebrae?
12
Name all types of joints?
2 Interbody
2 costotransverse
4 costovertebral
4 zygo joints
Motions of upper thoracic spine
Ipsilateral lateral flexion and rotation
Coupled motion of upper thoracic spine
Rotation and ipsilateral lateral flexion
Lower thoracic spine acts like?
Lumbar spine
Lower thoracic spine acts like
Lumbar spine
Action of lower thoracic spine
Flexion
Coupled motions of lower thoracic spine
Rotation and CONTRAlateral flexion
Where is the line of gravity in thoracic?
Anterior
Function of thoracolumbar fascia
Compression and stability
Functions of deep erector spinae muscles
Extension
Ipsi flexion
Produces posterior shear
Deep erector spinae lie close to?
Axis of rotation
Erector spinae is best for ? Not ?
Compression not ROM