Thoracic Spine Flashcards
1
Q
How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
A
12
2
Q
Is the thoracic spine mobile or immobile?
A
Immobile
3
Q
What is different about thoracic vertebrae?
A
Demi facets on body
Costal facets on transverse process
4
Q
Which vertebrae have whole facets?
A
T9
T10
5
Q
What is the function of demi facets?
A
Articulate with the head of the rib
6
Q
What is the function of costal facets?
A
Articulate with tubercle of rib
7
Q
Where does the rib sit in the thoracic vertebrae?
A
Head sits between demi facet of vertebrae above and below
8
Q
What direction does the superior articular process face?
A
Posterolaterally
9
Q
What direction does the inferior articular process face?
A
Anteromedially
