Anatomy - Thorax and Ribs

Question 1

Vertebral body shape of a thoracic vertebrae

Answer 1

Heart shaped

Question 2

Vertebral foramen of a thoracic vertebrae

Answer 2

Relatively small

Question 3

Spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae

Answer 3

Narrow, tapered and shingled.

Question 4

Transverse processes of thoracic vertebrae

Answer 4

Project laterally and posterior.

Question 5

Plane of apophyseal facets of thoracic vertebrae

Answer 5

In the frontal plane.

Question 6

Superior apophyseal facets in thoracic vertebrae

Answer 6

Face posterior

Question 7

Inferior apophyseal facets of thoracic vertebrae

Answer 7

Face anterior

Question 8

Unique feature of thoracic vertebrae

Answer 8

Costal articulations

Question 9

Ligaments of the thoracic spine

Answer 9

Anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments, ligamentum flava, intertransverse, interspinous and supraspinous ligaments.

Question 10

Supraspinous ligament

Answer 10

Distal continuation of the ligamentum nuchae. Attache to the most posterior aspect of SPs from C7 to the sacrum. Taut during flexion and rotation.

Question 11

Ribs

Answer 11

Long, flat bones with a head, neck and shaft portion.

Question 12

True ribs

Answer 12

Have a direct attachment to the sternum via a costal cartilage. Includes ribs 1-7.

Question 13

False ribs

Answer 13

Ribs which have an indirect attachment to the sternum via a costal cartilage. Includes ribs 8-10.

Question 14

Floating ribs

Answer 14

Ribs which have no anterior attachment. Includes ribs 11 and 12.

Question 15

Costovertebral articulations

Answer 15

The rib head articulates with the facet or demi-facet of the vertebral body.

Question 16

Classification of the costovertebral articulations

Answer 16

Synovial, gliding

Question 17

Facets of the thoracic vertebrae

Answer 17

Full, circular articulating surface for a rib head.

Question 18

Which thoracic vertebrae have full articular facets?

Answer 18

The superior portion of T1, T11 and 12.

Question 19

Thoracic demi-facet

Answer 19

Half-circle articulating surface which is couple with the adjacent vertebae.

Question 20

Thoracic vertebrae with demi-facets

Answer 20

The inferior portion of T1, both portions of T2-T9.

Question 21

Costotransverse articulations

Answer 21

Articulation between the neck of the rib and the transverse processes.

Question 22

Classification of the costotransverse articulations

Answer 22

Synovial, but amphiarthrotic due to the joint capsule.

Question 23

Intercostal groove

Answer 23

Groove found on the inferior, interior aspect of each rib. Houses the intercostal nerve, artery and vein.

Question 24

The head of rib 3 articulates with which vertebrae?

Answer 24

Those above and below; T2 and T3.