L. Atypical Thoracic: T12 Flashcards

1
Q

What joint classifications are identified at the vertebral body of T12?

A

fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis, cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis, and synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)

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

A

typically eight (ten if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)

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3
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Which muscle(s) is attached to the vertebral body of T12?

A

psoas major and psoas minor

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4
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What does the lateral tubercle of T12 represent?

A

the transverse process

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What does the superior tubercle of T12 represent?

A

the mammillary process of lumbar vertebra

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6
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What does the inferior tubercle of T12 represent?

A

the accessory process of lumbar vertebra

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7
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What ligaments form the costotransverse joint of the twelfth rib?

A

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

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8
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Which costotransverse ligament(s) lack an attachment to T12?

A

capsular costotransverse, superior costotransverse, inferior costotransverse and lateral costotransverse ligaments

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9
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What muscles attach to the transverse process region of T12?

A

the longissimus thoracis, semispinalis thoracis, multifids, rotator longus, rotator brevis and intertransverarii

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10
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Which segment is the last to demonstrate a levator costarum brevis attachment?

A

T11

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11
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Which segment is the last to demonstrate of levator costarum longus attachment?

A

T10

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12
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What is the orientation of the superior articular facets of T12?

A

they face backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)

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13
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What is the orientation of the inferior articular facets of T12?

A

they face forward, downward, and lateral (FoLD)

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14
Q

How many synovial joints are typically present at T12?

A

Six

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15
Q

How many synovial joint surfaces for ribs are typically present of T12?

A

two

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16
Q

Which rib related facet(s) is absent of T12?

A

the inferior costal demi-facets and transverse costal facets

17
Q

What muscles attach to the spinous process of T12?

A

trapezius, latissimus dorsi, serratus posterior inferior, iliocostalis lumborum, spinalis thoracis, multifids, rotator longus, rotator brevis, and interpinalis

18
Q

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

A

iliocostalis lumborum