Thoracic Spine and Costal Cage (2) Flashcards
how many ribs does the costal cartilage have
24 ribs
what does the sternum include
sternum with the xiphoid
costal cartilage and 12 thoracic vertebrae
skin associated fascia & muscle makes up thoracic wall
ribs 1-7
true ribs
attach directly to the sternum
ribs 8-10
false ribs
attach to cartilage which attaches to sternum
ribs 11-12
floating ribs
no anterior attachment
thoracic girdle
T1-2
ribs 1-2
manubrium and sternum
articulation of costal cartilage –> exhaling
internal torsion
bucket/pump handle
articulation of costal cartilage –> inhaling
external torsion
bucket/pump handle
what moves the ribs
tspine
thoracic extension is accompanied by
rib external torsion
thoracic flexion is accompanied by
rib internal torsion
flexion of the rib
flexion, SB and rotation to the left
causes internal torsion of the ribs on the right
costovertebral joint
plane synovial joint
head of ribs & 2 demi-facets on the inferior body of one vertebrae and on superior body of vertebrae below it
where is energy stored during exhalation –> costovertebral joint
radiate ligament
what happens to the facet joints during flexion/extension –> costovertebral joint
flex: move anteriorly
extend: move posteriorly
what happens to the facet joints when you SB to the right –> costovertebral joint
right side closes
left side opens
what happens to the facet joint in neutral –> costovertebral joint
SB to right
rotation left