Savarese chapter 3 (thoracics) Flashcards
The spinous process of T1-3 is located
at the level of the corresponding transverse process
T12 does this too
The spinous process of T4-6 is located
1/2 segment below the corresponding transverse process
T11 does this too
The spinous process of T7-9 is located
at the level of the transverse process of the vertebra below
T10 does this too
The spine of the scapula corresponds to
T3
The inferior angle of the scapula corresponds to
T7
The level of the sternal notch is
T2
The level of the sternal angle is
T4
The main motion of the thoracic spine is
Rotation
Rib 1 is atypical because
it only articulates with T1 and has no angle
Rib 2 is atypical because
it has a large tuberosity on it’s shaft for serratus anterior
Ribs 11 and 12 are atypical because
they articulate only with the corresponding vertebrae and lack tubercles
Rib 10 is sometimes atypical because
it only articulates with T10
True ribs
1-7
attach to the sternum
False ribs
8-12
Floating ribs
11 and 12