Atypical Thoracic: T10

Question 1

How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?

Answer 1

Two

Question 2

How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T10?

Answer 2

Two

Question 3

How many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?

Answer 3

Typically 4 are identified

8 w/costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments

Question 4

How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T10?

Answer 4

Typically 8

12 w/ costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments

Question 5

Which synovial joint surface is absent from the vertebral body of T10?

Answer 5

Inferior Costal Demi-Facet

Question 6

Para-articular processes are more commonly observed on which segment of the spine?

Answer 6

T10

Question 7

The superior costotransverse ligament of T10 transverse process will attach to which rib?

Answer 7

11th Rib

Question 8

What muscles attach to the transverse process of T10?

Answer 8

Longissimus Thoracis
Semispinalis Thoracis
Multifidus
Rotator Longus, Brevis
Intertransversarii
Levator Costarum Longus, Brevis

Question 9

How many synovial joints are typically present at T10?

Answer 9

8

Question 10

How many synovial joint surfaces for ribs are typically present at T10?

Answer 10

4

Question 11

A dimpling or depression of the skin in the thoracic region is often characteristic of the location of which segment?

Answer 11

T10

Question 12

What muscles attach to the spinous process of T10?

Answer 12

Trapezius
Latissimus Dorsi
Multifidus
Rotator Longus, Brevis
Interspinalis

Question 13

What joint classifications are present at T10?

Answer 13

Fibrous (amphiarthrosis) Syndesmosis
Cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) Symphysis
Synovial Plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)