Atypical Thoracic T11 (Anticlinal Vertebra) Flashcards
What is the name given to T11
Anticlinal vertebra
How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T11
Two
How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T11
Two
How many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T11
Four are typically identified
as many as eight if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included
How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T11
Typically 8 (twelve if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
Which ligament of the costocentral joint is absent for the eleventh rib
the costocentral interarticular or intra-articular ligament
which vertebra is the last segment to demonstrate a transverse costal facet
T10
What ligaments form the costotransverse joint of T11
the superior costotransverse
inferior costotransverse (slightly developed)
lateral costotransverse ligaments
which costotransverse joint will the superior costotransverse ligament at the transverse process of T11 support
The twelfth rib costotransverse joint
Which costotransverse ligament(s) are absent at T11
Capsular costotransverse ligament
Which joint classification is associated with the intertransverse superior costotrasnverse and lateral costotrasnverse ligaments
fibrous syndesmosis
What muscles attach to the transverse process of T11
longissimus thoracis Semispinalis thoracis multifidis rotator longus rotator brevis intertransversarii levator costarum brevis
Which levator costarum is absent at T11
Levator costarum longus
Which segment will be the last to demonstrate an attachment for the levator costarum longus
T10
What is the orientation of the superior articular facets of T11
Backward upward and lateral (BUL)