Atypical Thoracic: T10 Flashcards
What is the height pattern of the T10 vertebral body?
the posterior height is greater than the anterior height by one to two millimeters
What joint classifications are identified at the vertebral body of T10?
- fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis
- cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis
- synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)
What joints are identified at the vertebral body of T10?
- vertebral body to the longitudinal ligs. at the epiphyseal rims
- vertebral body to vertebral body via the intervertebral discs
- vertebral body to head of a rib (costocentral joint)
What are the examples of fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis joints at the T10 vertebral body?
- superior and inferior epiphyseal rim to anterior longitudinal ligament
- superior and inferior epiphyseal rim to posterior longitudinal ligament
What are the examples of cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis joints at the T10 vertebral body?
superior and inferior epiphyseal rims to intervertebral disc
What are the examples of synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia) joints at the T10 vertebral body?
superior costal demi-facet to inferior articular surface of the rib head (left and right)
How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?
2
How many symphysis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?
2
How many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?
typically 4 are identified (as many as 8 if the costocentral stellate/radiate lig. are included)
How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T10?
typically 8 (12 if the costocentral stellate/radiate lig. are included)
How many costocentral joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T10?
2
What synovial joint surfaces are present on the vertebral body of T10?
right and left superior costal facets
Which synovial joint surface is absent from the vertebral body of T10?
inferior costal demi-facets
What is the relationship between the vertebral body surface and the rib head/capitulum surface for the costocentral joint of T10?
the superior costal facet of T10 will joint with the inferior articular surface of the head of the 10th rib
How does the superior costal facet compare with those of T9?
it is larger
What feature will provide assistance in maintaining the stability of the intervertebral foramen at T10?
costocentral joint or ribs
Which rib-vertebral body combination is typically present at the intervertebral foramen for the ninth thoracic nerve?
- the inferior costal demi-facets of T9 may joint with the small superior articular surfaces on the head of the tenth rib
- the superior costal facets of T10 will joint with the large inferior articular surfaces on the head of the tenth rib
Which rib-vertebral body combination is typically present at the intervertebral foramen for the tenth thoracic nerve?
the superior costal facet of T11 will joint with the articular surface of the head of the 11th rib
The costocentral stellate/radiate lig. will attach to which segments at the T9 spinal nerve intervertebral foramen?
- vertebral body of T9
- vertebral body of T10
The costocentral stellate/radiate lig. will attach to which segments at the T10 spinal nerve intervertebral foramen?
- vertebral body of T10
- vertebral body of T11
Which muscles will attach to the vertebral body of T10?
none
What is the position and direction of the pedicle from the vertebral body at T10?
the pedicle arises from the upper third of the vertebral body and projects posterior and slightly laterally
What feature is very commonly observed on the lamina of T10?
para-articular process
What is present at the tip of the transverse process of T10?
transverse tubercle
What is present on the transverse tubercle of T10?
transverse costal facet
What part of the transverse process may be absent on T10?
transverse costal facet