Atypical Thoracic: T10 Flashcards
How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?
two
How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T10?
typically eight (twelve if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
How many costocentral joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T10?
two
Which synovial joint 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 on T10?
the transverse costal facet
The superior costotransverse ligament of T10 will attach to which rib?
the eleventh 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, rotator longus and rotator brevis intertransversarii, levator costarum longus and levator costarum brevis
How many synovial joints are typically present at T10?
eight
A dimpling or depression of 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 trapezius, latissimus dorsi, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis and interspinalis
