Atypical Thoracic: T11/Anticlinal Vertebra Flashcards
What name is given to T11?
The anti clinal vertebra
Which vertebral segment is the first to have a reniform vertebral view?
T11
How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T11?
2
How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T11?
2
How many joints are typically formed at the enteral body of T11?
Typically 3 (12 if the costotransverse stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
What part of the transverse process is absent present on T11?
The transverse costal facet
What ligaments form the costotransverse joint of T11?
The superior costotransverse, and slightly developed inferior costotransverse and lateral costotransverse ligaments
The superior costotransverse ligament of T11 transverse process will attach a to which rib?
The 12th rib
What muscles attach to the transverse process of T11?
Longissimus thoracis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotators, intertransversarii and levator costarum brevis
Which segment is the last to demonstrate an attachment for the levator costarum Longus>
T10
How may synovial joints are typically present at T11?
6
What is the orientation of the spinous porcess of T11?
Posterior and horizontal
What muscles attach to the spinous process of T11?
Taps, latissimus dorsi, Serratus posterior inferior, Iliocostalis lumborum, spinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotators and interspinalis
At which segments of the thoracic spine will the spinalis muscle not attach?
T9, T10
What joints are IDed at the vertebral body of T11?
Vertebral body to the longitudinal ligaments at the epiphyseal rims, vertebral body to vertebral body via the intervertebral disc, vertebral body to head of a rib (costocentral joint)
