Thoracic Spinal Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Rib Bearing Vertabrae
A
T2-T8 typically
2
Q
T1-T4
A
Resemble Cervical Vertebrae
-vertical oriented facets and posterior lay directed spinous processes
3
Q
T9-T12
A
More lumbar features, robust transverse and spinous processes, laterally projecting articular facets
4
Q
Rib connections
A
Two pairs of costal facets on body, one on each transverse process
-ribs articulate with costal facet and transfer process of vertebrae above and superior facet of the vertebrae below
