Atypical Thoracic: T10 Flashcards
How many synodical joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?
2
How many joints are typically formed a the vertebral body of T10?
Typically 8 (12 if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
How many costocentral joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T10?
2
Which synovial joints surface is absent from the vertebral body of T10?
Inferior costal Demi-facets
Para-articular processes are more commonly observed on which segment of the spine?
T10
What part of the transverse process may be absent of T10?
The transverse costal facet
The superior costotransverse ligament of T10 will attach to which rib?
11th rib
What ligaments attach to the transverse process of T10?
Intertransverse, capsular costotransverse, superior costotransverse, inferior costotransverse, and lateral costotransverse ligaments
What muscles attach to the transverse process of T10?
Longissimus thoracis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotators, intertransversarii, levator costarum Longus and brevis
How many synovial joints are typically present at T10?
8
A dimpling or depression o 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?
The traps, latissimus dorsi, multifidis, rotators and interspinalis
