IV. Basic Osteology of the Vertebral Column, Sternum and Ribs: Vertebral Column: B) Thoracic Region: T1. (Pg. 30)

Question 1

What is the outline of the vertebral body of T1 from superior view?

Answer 1

somewhat rectangular with curved anterior margins

Question 2

What is the appearance of the superior surface of the vertebral body of T1?

Answer 2

it is somewhat cup-shaped with elevations at the posterior and lateral margin

Question 3

What is the appearance of the inferior surface of the vertebral body of T1?

Answer 3

typically flat, lacking anterior and posterior lips characteristic of the cervicals

Question 4

What surfaces are present on the upper and lower margins of the T1 vertebral body?

Answer 4

the right nad left superior costal facet & right and left inferior costal demi-facet

Question 5

What is present on the transverse tubercle of T1?

Answer 5

the transverse costal facet

Question 6

What is the angulation of the spinous process of T1?

Answer 6

the undersurface of T1 spinous processes will be nearly horizontal