T Spine

Question 1

T1 and T12 are

Answer 1

transitional

Question 2

T2-T11 are

Answer 2

typical

Question 3

Bodies have ______ for articulation with ribs

Answer 3

demifacets

Question 4

Spinous proceses slope

Answer 4

inferiorly

Question 5

transverse processes thickened at

Answer 5

ends

Question 6

Costovertebral joints are

Answer 6

very stable

Question 7

costovertebral joint ligaments help to

Answer 7

prevent rib head subluxation/dislocation

Question 8

Superior facets face mostly

Answer 8

posterior and slightly superior

Question 9

Inferior facets face mostly

Answer 9

anterior and slightly inferior

Question 10

What type of osteokinematic motion will the orientation of these facets favor?

Answer 10

lateral flexion

Question 11

T spine has less mobility than

Answer 11

C or L spine

Question 12

Upper t spine has
Minimal _____
Some _______

Answer 12

flexion/extension
Rotation and lateral flexion

Question 13

Lower T spine
More _______
Slightly more ______
Less ______

Answer 13

flexion/extension
lateral flexion
rotation

Question 14

T1,11, and 12 articulate with

Answer 14

1 vertebral body

Question 15

T2-10 articulate with

Answer 15

superior and inferior vb

Question 16

Ribs rotate and glide on

Answer 16

vertebral body

Question 17

Costotransverse Joints
Ribs articulate with

Answer 17

transverse processes T1-10

Question 18

Costotransverse Joints
Rotation and gliding of rib on

Answer 18

transverse process

Question 19

what limits motion in the t spine

Answer 19

bony approximation of rib cage

Question 20

Flexion ROM
Extension ROM

Answer 20

Flex: 30-40
Extension: 15-20

Question 21

Lateral flexion ROM
Rotation ROM

Answer 21

25-30
25-35

Question 22

Limitation of rib motion will limit

Answer 22

T/S motion

Question 23

Rib cage articulating with ______ posteriorly and ______ anteriorly

Answer 23

T spine posteriorly
Manubriosternum anteriorly

Question 24

Segments are interdependent and

Answer 24

motion restricted

Question 25

Left rotation, rib distortion ipsilaterally
Anteriorly:
Posteriorly:

Answer 25

more convex
more concave

Question 26

Left rotation, rib distortion Contralaterally
Anterior:
Posterior:

Answer 26

More concave
more convex

Question 27

Inspiration
Intrathoracic volume increases by contraction of muscles attached to

Answer 27

ribs and sternum

Question 28

Inspiration
Expansion of thorax decreases

Answer 28

interpleural pressure

Question 29

Inspiration
suction created that

Answer 29

expands the lungs

Question 30

Expiration
Passive process – does not depend on

Answer 30

muscle action

Question 31

Expiration
Decreased volume increases

Answer 31

pressure, forcing air out

Question 32

Joints Involved in Breathing

Answer 32

• Manubriosternal joint
  Sternocostal joints
  Interchondral joints
  Costovertebral joints: costocorporal and costotransverse
  Thoracic intervertebral joints

Question 33

Muscles of breathing
Quiet inspiration

Answer 33

diaphragm
intercostals
scalenes

Question 34

scalenes active with

Answer 34

COPD
will pull upper ribs superiorly

Question 35

Muscles of Breathing
Forced Inspiration

Answer 35

Serratus posterior superior and inferior
Levator costarum
Sternocleidomastoid
Latissimus dorsi
Iliocostalis thoracis and cervicis
Pectoralis minor
Pectoralis major (sternocostal head)
Quadratus lumborum

Question 36

Muscles of Breathing
Forced Expiration

Answer 36

Abs (primary)
Transversus thoracis
Intercostales interni (small)