Anatomy Of T Spine

Question 1

There are ____ thoracic vertebrae

Answer 1

12

Question 2

The T-spine has a ______ curve

Answer 2

Kyphotic

Question 3

T1-T4 have some characteristics similar to _____ vertebrae

Answer 3

Cervical

Question 4

T5-T8 are known as _____ thoracic vertebrae

Answer 4

Typical

Question 5

T9-T12 have some characteristics similar to ____ vertebrae

Answer 5

Lumbar

Question 6

What thoracic anatomy is significantly different from cervical vertebrae

Answer 6

• the spinous processes are much longer and project inferiorly
• the spinous process of a given thoracic vertebrae extends to the level of the body of the vertebrae inferior to it
• the zygapophyseal joints are 70 degrees from the MSP
• the intervertebral foramina are 90 degrees from the MSP
• all thoracic vertebrae have facets to form articulation with the ribs

Question 7

For T-spine the zygapophyseal joints are ____ degrees from the MSP

Answer 7

70

Question 8

For T spine the intervertebral foramina are ____ degrees from the MSP

Answer 8

90

Question 9

Except for ___ and ___, each vertebra has either one full facet OR two demi-facets one on each side of its body that articulate with a rib to form a costovertebral joint

Answer 9

T1 and T9

Question 10

T1 joins with the ____ rib

Answer 10

First

Question 11

If see zygapophyseal joints in a lateral T spine the patient is (tilted/rotated). You should only see _______ foramen in a lateral T spine

Answer 11

Rotated. Intervertebral foramen

Question 12

What is another name for “swimmers”

Answer 12

Twining

Question 13

What vertebrae should be seen on a swimmers?

Answer 13

C4-T4