Atypical thoracic T11 Anticlinal Vertebra Flashcards
What name is given to T11
anticlinal vertebra
What is the outline of the vertebral body of T11 on superior view
kidney-shaped or reniform
how many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T11
typically 8 (12 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 ligament
slightly developed inferior costotransverse and lateral costotransverse ligaments
which costotransverse ligaments are absent at T11
capsular costotransverse ligament
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 segment will be the last to demonstrate an attachment for the levator costarum longus
T10
how many synovial joints are typically present at T11
6
What muscles attach to the spinous process of T11
trapezius, latissimus dorsi, serratus posterior inferior, iliocostalis lumborum
spinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis and interspinalis
What is the orientation of the superior articular facets of T11
BUL backward upward and lateral
What is the orientation of the inferior articular facets of T11
ForMeD forward medial and down
At which segments of the thoracic spine will the spinalis muscles not attach
T9 and T10
Which muscles of the five layers of the back are present at the spinous process of T11
Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, serratus posterior inferior
iliocostalis lumborum, spinalis thoracis, multifidis,
rotator longus and rotator brevis
