Costovertebral joint Flashcards
What are the locations for costovertebral joints on the vertebra
The costocentral joint at the vertebral body
the costotransverse joint at the transverse process
At what rib will the superior costotransverse ligament be absent
The first rib
what ligaments will attach to the neck of the twelfth rib
The superior costotransverse ligament from T11 and the lumbocostal ligament from L1
What are the attachment sites for the inferior costotransverse ligament
The neck of the rib and the transverse process of the vertebra at that level
At what rib will the inferior costotransverse ligament be absent
The twelfth rib
What is the name of the space between the transverse process and the neck of the rib
Costotransverse foramen
Which ligament “fills” the costotransverse foramen
The inferior costotransverse ligament
What are the attachment sites for the lateral costotransverse ligament
Non-articular surface of the tubercle of the rib
Transverse tubercle of the transverse process of the vertebra at that level
Which vertebra will lack an attachment for the lateral costotransverse ligament
T12
Which vertebral couples of the thoracic spine have the greatest motion
T11/T12 and T12/L1
Which range of motion is greatest for lower thoracic vertebral couples
Flexion-Extension
Which range of motion is least for lower thoracic vertebral couples
one side axial rotation
