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8/25 Questions Exam 2 Flashcards

1
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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2
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Which muscle(s) is attached to the vertebral body of T2 or T3?

A

the longus colli

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3
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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 laterally

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4
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What is the angulation of the pedicle in the typical thoracic region?

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ten to fifteen degrees posterolateral from the sagittal plane

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5
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Which X-ray view is used to see into the intervertebral foramen of a typical thoracic?

A

the lateral view

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6
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What is overlap of the lamina called in the typical thoracic region?

A

shingling

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7
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What is the outline of vertebral foramen in the typical thoracic region?

A

oval to circular

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8
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In which plane will the size of the vertebral foramen of a typical thoracic be greatest?

A

the transverse plane, the vertebral transverse diameter

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9
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What is the direction of the transverse process in the typical thoracics?

A

the transverse process projects more posterior with each inferior vertebra

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What is present at the tip of the transverse process of a typical thoracic?

A

the transverse tubercle

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What are the osseous parts of the costotransverse joint?

A

the transverse costal facet and the articular surface of the tubercle of a rib

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12
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What ligaments support the costotransverse joint of a typical thoracic?

A

the superior costotransverse, inferior costotransverse, and lateral costotransverse ligaments

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

A 
longissimus thoracis
longissimus cervicis
longissimus capitis
semispinalis thoracis
semispinalis cervicis
semispinalis capitis
multifidis
rotator longus
rotator brevis
intertransversarii
levator costarum longus
levator costarum brevis
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14
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How can you distinguish between a T2-T4 from T5-T8 segment using the articular process?

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T2-T4 the width between the superior articular processes is GREATER than the width between the inferior articular processes of that vertebra
T5-T8 the width between the superior articular processes is EQUAL or the SAME as the width between the inferior articular processes of that vertebra

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15
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What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of a typical thoracic?

A

they face backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)

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16
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What is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of a typical thoracic?

A

they face forward, downward, and medial (ForMeD)

17
Q

How many synovial joints are present at a typical thoracic?

A

10

18
Q

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

A

6

19
Q

Identify the 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

20
Q

What is imbrication?

A

the overlap of spinous processes

21
Q

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

A

T5-T8

22
Q

Which thoracic has the longest spinous process?

A

T8

23
Q

What is the angulation of the spinous process in the typical thoracic region?

A

the undersurface of T2-T4 spinous processes will angle up to 40 degrees from the horizontal plane
the undersurface of T5-T8 spinous processes will angle up to 60 degrees from the horizontal plane

24
Q

Look Over

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 thoracis
spinalis cervicis
spinalis capitis
semispinalis thoracis
multifidis
rotator longus
rotator brevis
interspinalis

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