3] Thoracic Spine Flashcards

1
Q

What does spinous process in thoracic look like?

A

Pointed down

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2
Q

Shape of thoracic vertebrae

A

Wedge shaped

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3
Q

How many joints total in thoracic vertebrae?

A

12

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4
Q

Name all types of joints?

A

2 Interbody
2 costotransverse
4 costovertebral
4 zygo joints

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5
Q

Motions of upper thoracic spine

A

Ipsilateral lateral flexion and rotation

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6
Q

Coupled motion of upper thoracic spine

A

Rotation and ipsilateral lateral flexion

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7
Q

Lower thoracic spine acts like?

A

Lumbar spine

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8
Q

Lower thoracic spine acts like

A

Lumbar spine

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9
Q

Action of lower thoracic spine

A

Flexion

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10
Q

Coupled motions of lower thoracic spine

A

Rotation and CONTRAlateral flexion

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11
Q

Where is the line of gravity in thoracic?

A

Anterior

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12
Q

Function of thoracolumbar fascia

A

Compression and stability

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13
Q

Functions of deep erector spinae muscles

A

Extension
Ipsi flexion
Produces posterior shear

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14
Q

Deep erector spinae lie close to?

A

Axis of rotation

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15
Q

Erector spinae is best for ? Not ?

A

Compression not ROM

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16
Q

Primary extensors that laterally flex

A

Erector spinae

17
Q

Bird dogs activate ?

A

Multifidus

18
Q

Function of multifidus

A

Stabilize and small corrections

19
Q

Function of intertransversarii/rotators

A

Proprioception

20
Q

4 functions of rib cage

A

1] stability
2] protect organs
3] ventilation
4] muscle attachment

21
Q

Scoliosis is named by what?

A

The side of convexity

22
Q

So if scoliosis is on right side, where is the rib hump?

A

Also on right side

23
Q

T11-T12 joint articulation

A

NONE

24
Q

Upper limbs movement in what plane?

A

Sagittal

25
Q

Lower limbs movement in what plane?

A

Frontal plane

26
Q

Which ribs have pump handle motion?

A

Ribs 2-7

27
Q

Movement of pump handle at ribs 2-7

A

Movement is superior and anterior

28
Q

Which ribs are bucket handle?

A

Ribs 8-10

29
Q

Motion of bucket handle ribs 8-10

A

Laterally

30
Q

Primary inspiratory muscle

A

Diaphragm

31
Q

Crural fibers attach from?

A

L1-L3

32
Q

What happens to diaphragm as you inhale?

A

Flattens out

33
Q

What muscle lifts the 1st 2 ribs?

A

Scalene

34
Q

COPD people have what kind of chest?

A

Barrel chest

35
Q

What muscle is overused in COPD?

A

Scalenes

36
Q

What other 3 muscles besides scalene is used for COPD people?

A

SCM

Pec minor and pec major