Thoracic Spine Flashcards
1
Q
T Vertebrae - Body
A
heart-shaped
contains bilateral costal facets for articulation with head of rib
2
Q
T Vertebrae - Vertebral foramen
A
circular and smaller than in C and L
3
Q
T Vertebrae - Transverse process
A
long and strong
extends posterolaterally
length diminishes from T1-T12
T1-T10 have transverse costal facets for articulation with tubercle of rib
4
Q
T Vertebrae - Articular processes
A
superior articular facets directed posterolaterally
inferior articular facets directed anteromedially
*hands on back
5
Q
T Vertebrae - Spinous process
A
long
slopes posteroinferiorly and overlaps subadjacent vertebral body
