Atypical Thoracic: T11/anticlinal vertebra Flashcards
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 11th 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, and slightly developed inferior costotransverse and lateral costotransverse ligaments
Which costotransverse joint will the superior costotransverse ligament at the transverse process of T11 support?
The 12th rib costotransverse joint
Which costotransverse ligament(s) are absent at T11?
Capsular costotransverse ligament
Which joint classification is associated with the intertransverse, superior costotransverse, inferior costotransverse, and lateral costotransverse ligaments?
Fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis
What muscles attach to the transverse process of T11?
Longissimus thoracis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus and rotator brevis intertransversarii, and levator costarum brevis
Which levator costarum muscle 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?
They face backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)
What is the orientation of the superior articular facets of T11?
They face backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)
