Thoracic Vertebrae Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the thoracic vertebrae?
A
supports the back, protects the spinal cord and the organs in the thoracic cavity
2
Q
major characteristic of thoracic vertebrae
A
they are all different
3
Q
how many caustal fovea does thoracic vertebra have?
A
2, one on body, one on transverse process
4
Q
caudad
A
point towards the tail
5
Q
craniad
A
point towards the head
6
Q
spinous processes T1-T9
A
caudad
7
Q
spinous processes T10 and down
A
craniad and shorter
8
Q
T11
A
anticlinal vertebra (perpendicular spinous process)
9
Q
lamina
A
attach to spinous process, singular
10
Q
pedicle
A
connected to the body
11
Q
laminae
A
plural
12
Q
1
A
mamilloarticular process
13
Q
2
A
cranial vertebral notch
14
Q
3
A
cranial costal fovea
15
Q
4
A
cranial extremity