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Exam 2 - Regions of the Vertebral Column (Atypical Thoracics) Flashcards

1
Q

What joint classifications are identified at the vertebral body of T1?

A

fibrous (amphiarthorsis) syndesmosis
cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphasis
synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia joint)
modified synovial saddle (diarthrosis sellar) is only observered as an anatomical variation

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2
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Which muscles attach to the vertebral body of T1?

A

longus colli muscle

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3
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Which spinal nerve-vertebral notch/incisure combination is present at T1?

A

C8 spinal nerve -the superior vertebral notch/incisure of T1

T1 spinal nerve - the inferior vertereal notch/incisure of T1

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4
Q

What ligaments support the costotransverse joint of T1?

A

the inferior costotransverse

lateral costotransverse ligaments

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5
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What ligament is absent at the costotransverse joint of T1

A

the superior costotransverse ligament

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6
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What muscle attach to the transverse process of T1?

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longissimus thoracis
L. cervicis
L. Capitis
semispinalis cervicis
semispinalis capitis
multifidis
rotator longus
rotator brevis
intertransversarii
levator costarum brevis
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7
Q

What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of T1?

A

They face Backward Upward Lateral

BUL

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8
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What is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of T1?

A

they face forward downward medial

ForMeD

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9
Q

What name is used to identify the topographical landmark at the base of the neck

A

the vertebral prominence

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10
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WHich vertebrae have been identified as forming the vertebral prominence

A

C6 C7 T1

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11
Q

What is the gender bias associated with T1 as the vertebral prominence?

A

males 9%

females 6%

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12
Q

What muscles attach to the spinous process of T1?

A 
trapezius
rhomboid minor
serratus posterior superior
splenius capitis
spinalis thoracis
spinalis cervicis
spinalis capitis
semispinalis thoracis
multifidis
rotator longus
rotator brevis
interspinalis
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13
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What ligaments attach to the transverse process of T9?

A 
intertransverse
capsular costotransverse
superior costotransverse
inferior costotransverse
lateral costotransverse ligaments
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14
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The superior costotransverse ligament of T9 will attach to which rib?

A

the 10th rib

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15
Q

WHich muscles attach to the transverse process of T9?

A 
longissimus thoracis
semispinalis thoracis
multifidis
rotator longus
rotator brevis
intertransversarii
levator costarum longus
levator costarum brevis
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16
Q

Which is the last thoracic vertebra to have an inferior costal demifacet?

A

T9

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17
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What muscles attach to the spinous process of T9?

A 
trapezius
latissimus dorsi
multifidis
rotator longus
rotator brevis
interspinalis
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18
Q

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

A

2

19
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What muscles attach to the transverse process of T10?

A 
longissimus thoracis
semispinalis thoracis
multifidis
rotator longus
rotator brevis
intertransversarii
levator costarum longus
levator costarum brevis
20
Q

How many synovial joints are typically present at T10?

A

8

21
Q

A dimpling or depression of the skin in the thoracis region is often characteristic of the location of which segment?

A

T10

22
Q

What part of the transverse process is absent on T11

A

the transverse costal facet

23
Q

What ligaments form the costotransverse joint of T11?

A

the superior costotransverse
slightly developed inferior costotransverse
lateral costotransverse ligaments

24
Q

the superior costotransverse ligament of T11 transverse process will attach to which rib?

A

RIb 12

25
Q

What muscles attach to the vertebral body of T11?

A

none

26
Q

What muscles attach to the transverse process of T11?

A 
longissimus thoracis
semispinalis thoracis
multifidis
rotator longus
rotator brevis
intertransverarii
levator costarum brevis
27
Q

Which segment is the last to demonstrate an attachment for the levator costarum longus?

A

T10

b/c skips 2 ribs

28
Q

How many synovial joints are typically present at T11?

A

6

29
Q

What muscles attach to the spinous process of T11?

A 
trapezius
latissimus dorsi
serratus posterior inferior
ilocostalis lumborim
spinalis thoracis
multifidis
rotator longus
rotator brevis
interspinalis
30
Q

At which segments of the thoracic spine will the spinalis muscle not attach?

A

T9 and T10

31
Q

Which muscles attach to the vertebral body of T12

A

psoas major

psoas minor

32
Q

What does the superior tubercle of T12 represent?

A

the mammillary process of lumbar vertebrae

33
Q

what does the inferior tubercle (the smallest tubercle) of T12 represent?

A

the accessory process of lumbar vertebrae

34
Q

What ligaments form the costotransverse joint of the 12th rib?

A

the superior costotransverse ligament from T11 and the lumbocostal ligament from L1

35
Q

Which costotransverse ligaments lack an attachment to T12?

A

capsular costotransverse
superior costotransverse
inferior costotransverse
lateral costotransverse

36
Q

What muscles attach to the transverse process region of T12?

A 
longissimus thoracis
semispinalis thoracis
multifidis
rotator longus
rotator brevis
intertransversarii
37
Q

Which segment is the alst to demonstrate a levator costrum brevis attachment?

A

T11

38
Q

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

A

T10

39
Q

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

A

Backward Upward Lateral

BUL

40
Q

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

A

Forward Downward lateral

FoLD

41
Q

HOw many synovial joints are typically present at T12?

A

6

42
Q

Which rib related facets is absent on T12?

A

the inferior costal demifacets

transverse costal facets

43
Q

What muscles attach to the spinous process of T12?

A 
trapezius
latissimus dorsi
serratus posterior inferior
iliocostalis lumborum
spinalis thoracis
multifidis
rotator longus
rotator brevis
interspinalis
44
Q

Which erector spinae muscle is unique in its attachment to the T12 spinous process?

A

iliocostalis lumborum

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