Thoracic Spine

Question 1

how are the facet joints oriented.

Answer 1

20 degrees from the frontal plane

Question 2

which two ligaments are larger in the T spine

Answer 2

ligamentum flavum

anterior longitudinal ligament

Question 3

what happens to the rib distortion during left rotation?

Answer 3

same side: posterior convexity, anterior flattens

opp side: posterior flattens, anterior convexity

Question 4

the line of gravity falls ____ promoting ____.

Answer 4

anterior, flexion

Question 5

what two structures do the thoracolumbar fascia surround?

Answer 5

erector spinae and multifidus

Question 6

what is the function of the thoracolumbar fascia?

Answer 6

compression/stability

Question 7

actions (2) and role of deep erector spinae.

Answer 7

extension, ipsilateral flexion, causes posterior shear

Question 8

what is the unstable position for the erector spinae muscle group.

Answer 8

full flexion

Question 9

action of superficial erector spinae.

Answer 9

extension & lateral flexion

Question 10

what is the flexion-relaxation phenomenom?

Answer 10

as you flex forward greater than 2/3 ROM, motion relies on passive structures such as ligaments

Question 11

Someone with a left rib hump and right lateral flexion would have what type of scoliosis.

Answer 11

left scoliosis

Question 12

what is the motion of T1-T6 costotransverse joint?

Answer 12

convex on concave, rotation

Question 13

what is the motion of T7-T10 costotransverse joint?

Answer 13

flat, gliding

Question 14

what is the motion of costovertebral joint?

Answer 14

rotation and gliding

Question 15

we lose elasticity of ____ ____ as we get older and we cannot expand our lungs as wide.

Answer 15

costal cartilages

Question 16

where is the axis of rotation of the upper ribs?

Answer 16

frontal plane

Question 17

where is the axis of rotation of the lower ribs?

Answer 17

sagittal plane

Question 18

what occurs at the 1st rib’s costotranverse joint during inhalation?

Answer 18

moves superior and posteriro

Question 19

name the primary inspiratory muscles.

Answer 19

diaphragm, intercostals, scalenes

Question 20

what occurs during COPD? (3)

Answer 20

flattened diaphragm, barrel chest, ribs pulled in

Question 21

in COPD patients, when is the use of scalenes the most?

Answer 21

end range inspiration

Question 22

what muscles tighten up during end range exhalation?

Answer 22

abdominal muscles

Question 23

the thoracic discs are similar to which other discs?

Answer 23

lumbar discs

Question 24

what is a feature of the thoracic discs?

Answer 24

wedge shaped

Question 25

how many joints are in the thoracic spine?

Answer 25

12

Question 26

what is the role of the multifidi?

Answer 26

stabilizers

Question 27

what are the functions of the ribs?

Answer 27

stability 
protection of organs 
ventilation 
UE muscle attachment 
LE muscle attachment

Question 28

where do the crural fibers of the diaphragm attach?

Answer 28

L1-L3

Question 29

where do the costal fibers of the diaphragm attach?

Answer 29

ribs