Atypical Thoracic: T9, T10 Flashcards
How many synovial joints are typically present at T9?
two superior costal demi-facets, two inferior costal demi-facets, two superior articular facets, two inferior articular facets and two transverse costal facets
How many synovial joint surfaces for ribs are typically present on T9?
six
What muscles attach to the spinous process of T9?
trapezius, latissimus dorsi, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, interspinalis
Which muscles attach to the transverse process of T9?
longissimus thoracis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, intertransversarii, levator costarum longus, levator costarum brevis
How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?
two
How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T10?
two
How many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?
typically four are identified (as many as eight if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T10?
typically eight (twelve if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)
Which synovial joint surfaces 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
The superior costotransverse ligament of the T10 transverse process will attach to which rib?
the eleventh rib
What muscles attach to the transverse process of T10?
longissimus thoracis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus/brevis, intertransversarii, levator costarum longus/brevis
How many synovial joints are typically present at T10?
eight
How many synovial joint surfaces for ribs are typically present on T10?
four
A dimpling or depression of the skin in the thoracic region is often characteristic of the location of which segment?
T10
