Thoracic spine I

Question 1

What happens to the spinous processes as you go down the spine?

Answer 1

Just out straight at first, then jut downward

Question 2

True or false: the thoracic spine is the most stable and least mobile portion of the spine

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are the attachment of the diaphragm?

Answer 3

Xiphoid
Internal surfaces of the 6 ribs
Left crus = L2
Right crus L3

Question 4

Where does the left crus attach?

Answer 4

L2

Question 5

Where does the right crus attach?

Answer 5

L3

Question 6

Which thoracic vertebrae have a complete costal facet on the upper edge?

Answer 6

1, 10, 11

Question 7

Which thoracic vertebrae have costal facets that are shared by 2 adjacent vertebrae?

Answer 7

2-9

Question 8

Where do the ribs attach to on the thoracic vertebrae?

Answer 8

upper ten thoracics

Question 9

What do the superior articular facets articulate with?

Answer 9

The vertebrae directly above it

Question 10

Which way do the superior thoracic facets face?

Answer 10

Backward, upwards, and lateral (BUM BUL BUM)