Thoracic iRA/tRA Flashcards
Which thoracic vertebrae is heart shaped?
4th
Where is the center of mass in the thoracic vertebrae?
anterior to thoracic kyphosis - predisposes vertebra to compression fractures as well as waisted cylinders
thoracic transverse processes ______ as we move caudally
shorten
spinous process project ______ and overlap vertebra ____
caudally, vertebra 5-8
What has a deep inferior notch and a shallow superior notch?
pedicles
pedicles increase in ______ caudally
thickness
what is the shape of the spinal foramen in thoracic vertebrae?
small and circular
at what level are the transverse processes
at the level of the spinous process
Which ribs are true ribs? Where do they articulate?
1-7
- articulate with sternum
Which ribs are false ribs? Where do they articulate?
8-10 - typically join superjacent costal cartilage
Which ribs are floating ribs?
11-12
- sometimes rib 10 is a floating rib
T1 variences
facets for articulation with whole facets of the first rib & an inferior facet for articulation with part of the 2nd rib
T9 variences
often fails to articulate with the 10th ribs- inferior costal facets are absent
T10 variences
superior costal facets only, as the only costal articulation is with the 10th ribs
T11 variences
costal facet close to the upper border of the body and extend onto the pedicles
Which vertebra has no articular facets on transverse processes
T11
T12 variences
circular facet on body (articulates with head of rib 12)
- transverse process replaced by superior, lateral, and inferior
orientation of superior articular processes of z-joints
face posteriorly and slightly superiolaterally