Thoracic Osteology Flashcards
1
Q
What shape is the clavicle?
A
āSā shaped
2
Q
What forms the sternoclavicular joint?
A
Medial end of the clavicle with the manubrium of the sternum
3
Q
What forms the acromioclavicular joint?
A
The lateral end articulates with the acromion forming the acromioclavicular joint
4
Q
What are the features of the of the vertebrae?
A
Vertebral body
Vertebral arch
Intervertebral foramen
5
Q
What are the features of the of the vertebrae?
A
Vertebral body
Vertebral arch
Intervertebral foramen
6
Q
Describe the shape of the spinous processes on the thoracic vertebrae
A
long and point inferiorly
7
Q
Describe the shape of the vertebral foramen of the thoracic vertebrae
A
Circular
8
Q
What do the transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae articulate with?
A
Tubercles of ribs
