Ortho III Final- T/S Flashcards
In the T/S the spinous processes _ _, and in general _ in size from superior to inferior. The vertical facet joints are in the _ _, and there are facet joints on _ and _ for _ _.
Spinous processes SLOPE DOWNWARD, and in general INCREASE in size from superior to inferior.
The vertical facet joints are in the CORONAL PLANE and there are facet joints on BODY AND TP’S FOR RIB ARTICULATION
According to research article ‘new model for palpation of TP’S’: TP’s in the thoracic spine are anatomically located at the level of the _ _ _ of the _ of the vertebrae _ _ _. Except for? How do you confirm which level you are on?
TP’s in the t/s are anatomically located at the level of the MOST PROMINENT POINT of the SP of the vertebrae ONE LEVEL ABOVE.
- except for T11 AND T12 which were highly variable
To confirm: use a unilateral PA on the TP below (or even with the SP) and confirm if movement of SP occurs
Humans have _ _ of true ribs each with it’s own connection to the _. The _, _ and _ ribs join with the costal cartilages of the ribs above and are known as _ _. The _ and _ ribs, or _ _, do not have any connection anteriorly.
Humans have 7 ROWS of true ribs each with its own connection to the the STERNUM
The 8th, 9th, and 10th ribs join with the costal cartilages of the ribs above and are known as FALSE RIBS
The 11th and 12th ribs, or FLOATING RIBS do not have any connection ANTERIORLY
The _ of the rib is the end closest to the vertebral column.
The HEAD of the ribs the end closest t other vertebral column
Typical ribs (ribs 3-9) have _ _ for attachment to the corresponding _ on the vertebral bodies. _ _ _ attaches to other superior vertebral body, and the _ _ _ attaches to the inferior vertebral body.
Typical ribs (ribs 3-9) have TWO FACETS for attachments to the corresponding DEMIFACETS on the vertebral bodies.
SUPERIOR RIB FACET attaches to the superior vertebral body, and the INFERIOR RIB FACET attaches to the inferior vertebral body.
Ribs 3-9: have _ _ on head, and an _ _ for the costotranverse joint.
Have 2 FACETS on head and an ARTICULAR TUBERCLE for the costotranverse joint
The first rib has a shaft that is _ and nearly _ and has the _ _ of the 7 true ribs. It’s head has a _ _ to articulate with the T1. It also has _ _ for the subclavian vessels which are separated by the _ _.
Has a shaft that is WIDE and nearly HORIZONTAL and has the SHARPEST CURVE of the 7 true ribs.
It’s head has a SINGLE FACET to articulate with T1
It also has TWO GROOVES for the subclavian vessels which are separated by the SCALENE TUBERCLE
The second rib is _, _ _, and _ than the first rib. It has _ _ to articulate with _ and _ and a _ for muscles to attach to. It is atypical due to its attachment anteriorly to both the _ and _.
The second rib is THINNER, LESS CURVED, AND LONGER than the first rib. It has TWO FACETS to articulate with T1 and T2 and a TUBERCLE for muscles to attach too.
It is atypical due to it’s attachment anteriorly to both the STERNUM AND MANUBRIUM
Which ribs only have 1 facet on their head? (4)
Rib 1, 10, 11, 12
The 11th and 12th ribs are _, with no _ or _ and terminate in the _ _ before fusing with the _ _.
The 11th and 12th ribs are SHORT, with no NECKS OR TUBERCLES and terminate in the ABDOMINAL WALL before fusing wit the COSTAL CARTILAGES
Which ribs have double costovertebral facets? Which have demifacets on the vertebral bodies?
Which ribs have double costovertebral facets- Ribs 2-9
Which have demifacets- Ribs 1-9
Ribs 1-10 attach to the corresponding _ _, unlike ribs 11 and 12 which do not have an attachment.
Ribs 1-10 attach to the corresponding TRANSVERSE PROCESSES
Ribs 1-5/6 are _ and TP is _ allowing for rotation or flexion in the Sagittal plane during _.
Ribs 1-5/6 are CONCAVE and the TP’s are CONVEX allowing for rotation or flexion in the Sagittal plane during INSPIRATION
Lower ribs (7-12) the costotranverse joint is _ allowing for _ or _ in the frontal plane
Joint is PLANAR allowing for WIDENING OR ABDUCTION in the frontal plane.
What is the angle of the zygoapophyseal joints in the thoracic and lumbar spine?
Thoracic- 60 degrees
Lumbar- 90 degrees
The facet joints of the t/s (zygoapophyseal) allow for considerable _ and _. Injuries occur with excessive amounts of _ and _.
Allow for considerable FLEXION AND EXTENSION
Injuries occur with excessive amounts of ROTATION AND EXTENSION
Facet joint irritation can cause _ _ _
Facet joint irritation can cause SHARP LOCALIZED PAIN
The T/S _ are less likely to be injured, making up less than 1% of _ _. Why?
T/S DISCS are less likely to be injured, making up less than 1% of DISC HERNIATIONS.
Why: because the rib articulations increase the stability
Thoracic spinal nerves exit openings _ _ _ _, and innervate _ of _ as well as _ _. Irritation of the spinal nerves can lead to _ pain, and _ _ _ along the _ of the ribs.
Thoracic spinal nerves exit openings BETWEEN ADJACENT THORACIC VERTEBRAE, and innervate MUSCLES of THE BACK, as well as VISCERA ORGANS.
Irritation of the spinal nerves can lead to INTERCOSTAL pain, and SHARP SHOOTING PAINS along the PATH of the ribs
The T/S spinal nerves have an increased susceptibility to _, usually attacks _ _ spinal nerve root.
Have an increased susceptibility to SHINGLES, usually attacks ONLY ONE spinal nerve root
There are _ _ _ responsible for the majority of trunk movements and they are a common source of _ and _. Symptoms are usually characterized by a _ _ _.
There are MANY SMALL MUSCLES responsible for the majority of trunk movements and they are a common source of PAIN AND INJURY
Symptoms are usually characterized by a DULL GENERALIZED ACHE
Thoracic musculature: muscles in spasm produce excess _ _ that excess causes a _ _. _ _ _ carries it away from the muscle. How is this induced?
Muscles in spasm produce an excess of LACTIC ACID, that excess causes a BURNING SENSATION.
FRESH FLOWING BLOOD carries the lactic acid away from the muscle.
Can be induced by heat, manual pressure, other modalities that cause the muscle to relax which allows the blood vessels to open up
What are some special questions that would be important to ask? (4 examples)
Do you have bilateral tingling in the feet or disturbance of gait?
Medical history regarding cancer/ diseases or any recent weight loss?
Recent X-rays taken? If so when and why?
Taking any medications? (Osteoporosis or steroids can make manipulation contraindicated)
An MI can cause _ _ pain or _, _ and pain radiating to the _ and _.
An MI can cause ANTERIOR CHEST PAIN or HEAVINESS and pain radiating to the BACK AND ARM
What possible visceral pathology/ emergency can cause: pain in the jaw, neck, chest, and upper back; pain that is severe, unrelenting and comes on suddenly; pain that is not relieved by change in position; can also be accompanied by coughing, hoarseness or difficulty breathing? Associated %?
Dissecting thoracic aneurysm
50% of pts’ die
What can cause a boring pain from epigastric to middle T/S, can cause T/S pain triggered by eating? Can be caused by prolonged _ _.
Peptic Ulcer
Can be caused by prolonged NSAID USE
What visceral pathology can cause right upper quadrant pain and tenderness with inspiration; right infra scapular pain; moderate fever, nausea and vomitting; symptoms occuring 1-2 hours after a heavy meal
GALL BLADDER
What can cause abdominal pain that radiates to the thoracolumbar junction; abdominal pain and tenderness that worsens with eating but eases by leaning forward or curling in a ball; nausea and vomitting
Pancreatitis
_ or _ _ can cause pain in the costovertebral angle or flank area; pain accompanied by fever, nausea, vomitting; flank pain accompanied by lower abdominal pain that spreads to the labia/ testes (aka _ _). Patients will often have a history of _ _.
KIDNEY OR RENAL PATHOLOGY . . . .
Flank pain accompanied by lower abdominal pain that spreads to the labia/ testes (aka RENAL COLIC)
Patients will often have a history of ONGOING UTI’S
Red flags to consider? (4)
FINI
- fractures (traumatic or osteoporotic)
- inflammation (ankylosing spondylitis)
- Neoplasm (uncommon- check for previous HX of cancer)
- infection (uncommon- fever is the hallmark sign)
What is a deformity that causes protrusion ofthe chest wall at the sternum? also known as? (3)
Pectus Carinatum
AKA:
Keel chest, pigeon chest, bird chest
Pectus Carinatum occurs 75% of the time in , may affect _ () and cause _ affects.
Occurs 75% ofthe time in BOYS, may affect RESPIRATION (EXHALATION) and cause PSYCHOSOCIAL affects
What is cavitation (hollowing) of the sternal costal joint called? AKA? (4)
Pectus Excavatum
AKA:
Hollow, cobblers, sunken, funnel chest
Pectus Excavatum can have _ (_) and _ implications and _ effects.
Can have RESPIRATORY (INSPIRATION) and CARDIAC implications and PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS
2 treatment suggestions for patients with a barrel chest deformity: _ _ breathing, and avoiding _ _.
TRIPOD POSITION breathing
And avoiding BRONCHIAL IRRITANTS
Flexed position fault in the t/s will cause: SP and TP’s to be _ at the level of the flexed segment; a _ space between the SP of the flexed segment and the segment below; a _ space between the SP of the flexed segment and the segment above
Flexed positional fault:
- SP and TP’s to all be ELEVATED at the level of the flexed segment
- an INCREASED space . . . BELOW
- a DECREASED space . . . ABOVE
Extended positional fault will cause: SP and TP to be _ at the level of the extended segment; will cause a _ space between the extended segment and the segment above; will cause a _ space between the extended segment and the segment below
Extended positional fault:
-SP and TP to be DEPRESSED
- INCREASED space . . . ABOVE
- DECREASED space . . . BELOW
Rotated left positional fault (vertebral body turned left) will cause: SP to move _ of midline; _ TP is elevated towards and deeper than the TP of the segment _; _ TP is depressed away and more superficial than the TP of the segment _.
Rotated left positional fault:
-SP to move RIGHT of midline
- RIGHT TP is elevated towards and deeper . . . Segment ABOVE
- LEFT TP is depressed and more superficial . . . Segment BELOW
Dermatomes in the thoracic spine follow? Myotomes?
Follow the level of the ribs
Myotomes don’t have corresponding muscles to test
UNLT is performed for? LLNT is performed for?
UNLT- upper T/s
LLNT- lower t/s
PAIVM: Central PA’s apply force to _ _. Unilateral PA’s? Rib PA? (3) Transverse pressure?
Central PA’s- BILATERAL LAMINATE
Unilateral PA’s- TRANSVERSE PROCESSES
Rib PA’s- COSTOVERTEBRAL JOINT, COSTOTRANSVERSE JOINT, RIB ANGLE
Transverse PA’s- SPINOUS PROCESS
Which muscle is being described: originates on the upper borders of ribs 6-12 and inserts on the lower borders of ribs 1-6; actions include bilateral extension, erect posture, unilateral lateral flexion and Ipsilateral rotation? What are the two associated pain referral patterns?
Iliocostalis Thoracis
Pain referral pattern: T6 and T11 (can be felt anteriorly and posteriorly around the given spinal level)
Which muscle is being described: originates on the common tendon origin in sacrum, illiac crest and lumbar vertebrae; inserts at the T1-T12 TP’s; Actions are the same as iliocostalis. 3 common pain referral patterns
Longissimus Throacic
Pain referral patterns: L1, T10, T11 (all pain is posterior lower Throacic into buttock)
Which muscle is being described: originates in the commons tendon origin of the sacrum illiac crest and lumbar vertebrae; inserts in the T3-T8 spinous processes and has the same action as both iliocostalis, and longissimus.
Spinalis Thoracis