8/27 Questions Exam 2 Flashcards
How many synovial joints are typically present at T10?
8
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
What is the topographical indication of the spinous process of T10?
the skin often dimples or is depressed
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?
trapezius latissimus dorsi multifidis rotator longus rotator brevis interspinalis
What name is given to T11?
anticlinal vertebra
What is the outline of the vertebral body of T11 on superior view?
kidney-shaped or reniform
Which vertebral segment is the first to have a reniform vertebral body?
T11
How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T11?
2
How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T11?
2
How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T11?
typically 8 (12 if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
Which ligament of the costocentral joint is absent for the eleventh rib?
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 rotator brevis intertransversarii levator costarum brevis
Which segment will be the last to demonstrate an attachment for the levator costarum longus?
T10
How many synovial joints are typically present at T11?
6
What muscles attach to the spinous process of T11?
trapezius latissimus dorsi serratus posterior inferior iliocostalis lumborum spinalis thoracis multifidis rotator longus rotator brevis interspinalis
Which muscles of the five layers of the true back are present at the spinous process of T11?
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?
2
How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T12?
2
How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T12?
typically 8 (10 if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
