Exam 2- Thoracic Region Flashcards
What is the outline of the vertebral body of a typical thoracic from superior view
Triangular
On cranial view, what is the outline of the vertebral body for the T5-T8 group
The left side of the vertebral body will be flattened, the right side convex
What is the name given to the left side appearance of the vertebral body of T5-T8
The aortic impression
What features will allow discrimination between T2-T4 and T5-T8 segmental groups
The vertebral body, transverse process, articular process and spinous process
What part of the vertebral body is most influenced by the aorta at T5-T8
The left side superior and inferior epiphyseal rims
What is the height pattern of the typical thoracic vertebral body
The posterior height is greater than the anterior height by one to two millimeters
What is the principal cause of the posterior curve of the thoracic spine
The vertebral body height differences
In terms of the anterior-posterior curves of the vertebral column, what direction will the thoracic spine face
Posterior
What is another way of naming the posterior curve pattern
A kyphotic curve
What joint classifications are identified at the vertebral body of a typical thoracic
Fibrous syndesmosis, cartilaginous symphysis and synovial plane
How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of a typical thoracic
Four
How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of a typical thoracic
Two
How many syndesmosis joints are formed with the vertebral body of a typical thoracic
Typically four are identified
How many joints are formed at the vertebral body of a typical thoracic
Typically 10
What is the name given to the joint formed between the vertebral body and rib
Costocentral joint
How many costocentral joints are formed at the vertebral body of a typical thoracic
4
Which of the Demi-facets on the vertebral body of a typical thoracic is larger
The superior costal Demi-facet
What ligaments support the costocentral joint
The costocentral stellate/ radiate ligament and the costocentral interarticular or intra-articular ligament
The costocentral stellate/radiate ligament will attach to which segments at the T3 spinal nerve intervertebral foramen
The vertebral body of T3 and the vertebral body of T4