Thoracic Spine Biomechanics Part 1 Flashcards
rib cage is a blank kinematic system
closed
thoracic spine does not need blank processes because rib attachment stabilizes them
uncinate processes
longer sp of thoracic vertebrae are for blank and increased blank
muscle attachment, surface area
thoracic spine tp are thickened for blank
rib articulation
inferior facets of thoracic face blank and blank
inferior/anterior
superior facets of thoracic face blank and blank
superior/posterior
increased compression at vertebral body function is to keep thoracic spine on track, not blank
bear weight
allows for articulation with rib
demifacet
demifacet articulates with costal blank
tubercle
zone of weakness of thoracic spine is due to a decreased blank system
trabecular
zone of weakness can lead to blank fracutre blank
compression, anteriorly
zone of weakness is a blank shape out of vertebrae
traiangular
trabecular system is resistant to blank and blank forces
compressive/shear
ribs restrict thoracic blank
ROM
relative increased rotation and sidebending availabe in blank thoracic
upper
blank thoracic is more for flexion and extension
lower