Atypical Thoracics Flashcards

1
Q

How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T1?

A

Four (normally)

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2
Q

How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T1?

A

Two

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3
Q

How many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T1?

A

Typically four are identified

As many as eight if the rib articulation is included

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4
Q

What ligament is absent at the costotransverse joint of T1?

A

The superior costotransverse ligament

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5
Q

What ligaments attach to the transverse process of T1?

5

A
Intertransverse
Capsular Costotransverse 
Superior Costotransverse
Inferior Costotransverse 
Lateral Costotransverse
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6
Q

How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?

A

Two

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7
Q

How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T10?

A

Two

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8
Q

How many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10

A

Typically four are identified

As many as eight if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included

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9
Q

Which synovial joint surface is absent from the vertebral body of T10?

A

Inferior costal demi-facets

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10
Q

How many synovial joints are typically present at T10?

A

Eight

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11
Q

How many synovial joint surfaces for ribs re typically present on T10?

A

Four

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12
Q

Which rib-related facet is absent on T10?

A

Inferior costal demi-facet

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13
Q

What is the topographical indication of the spinous process at T10?

A

The skin often dimples or is depressed

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14
Q

What is the name given to T11?

A

The anticlinal vertebra

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15
Q

What is the outline of the vertebral body of T11 on superior view?

A

Kindey-shaped of Reniform

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16
Q

What joint classifications are identified at the vertebral body of T11?
(3)

A

Fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis
Cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis
Synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)

17
Q

Which ligament of the costocentral joint is absent for the eleventh rib?

A

The costocentral interarticular or intra-articular ligament

18
Q

What part of the transverse process is absent present on T11?

A

The transverse costal facet

19
Q

What ligaments form the costotransverse joint of T11?

A
Superior costotransverse
Inferior costotransverse (Slightly developed)
Lateral costotransverse (Slightly developed)
20
Q

What muscles attach to the transverse process of T11?

7

A
Longissimus Thoracis
Semispinalis Thoracis
Multifidis
Rotator Longus 
Rotator Brevis 
Intertransversarii
Levator Costarum Brevis
21
Q

How many synovial joints are typically present at T11?

A

Six

22
Q

What muscles attach to the spinous process of T11?

9

A
Trapezius
Latissimus Dorsi
Serratus Posterior Inferior 
Illiocostalis Lumborum
Spinalis thoracic
Multifidis
Rotator Longus
Rotator Brevis 
Interspinalis
23
Q

At which segments of the thoracic spine will the spinals muscles not attach?

A

T9, T10

24
Q

What is the outline of the vertebral body of T12 on superior view?

A

Kidney shaped or Reniform

25
Q

How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T12?

A

Two

26
Q

How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T12?

A

Two

27
Q

How many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T12?

A

Four typically are identified

As many as six if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included

28
Q

Which muscle(s) us attached to the vertebral body of T12?

A

Psoas Major

Psoas Minor

29
Q

What does the superior tubercle of T12 represent?

A

The mammillary process of lumbar vertebrae

30
Q

What does the inferior tubercle of T12 represent?

A

The accessory process of lumbar vertebrae

31
Q

What ligaments form the costotransverse joint of the twelfth rib?

A

The superior costotransverse ligament from T11 and the Lumbocostal ligament from L1

32
Q

Which costotransverse ligament(s) lack an attachment to T12?

4

A

Capsular costotrasnverse
Superior costotransverse
Inferior costotransverse
Lateral costotransverse

33
Q

What muscles attach to the transverse process region of T12?

6

A
Longissimus Thoracis
Semispinalis Thoracis
Multifidis
Rotator Longus
Rotator Brevis
Intertransversarii
34
Q

Which segment is the last to demonstrate a levator costarum brevis attachment?

A

T11

35
Q

Which segments is the last to demonstrate a levator costarum longus attachment?

A

T10

36
Q

What is the orientation of the superior articular facets of T12?

A

Backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)

37
Q

What is the orientation of the inferior articular facets of T12?

A

Forward, downward, and lateral (FoLD)

38
Q

How many synovial joints are typically present at T12?

A

Six

39
Q

What muscles attach to the spinous process of T12?

9

A
Trapezius
Latissimus Dorsi
Serratus Posterior Inferior 
Iliocostalis Lumborum 
Spinalis Thoracis
Multifidis
Rotator Longus
Rotator Brevis
Interspinalis