Thoracic Vertebrae Flashcards
1
Q
Body
A
Heart-shaped, bears one or two bilateral costal facets for articulation with head of rib
2
Q
Vertebral foramen
A
Circular and smaller than those in cervical and lumbar regions
3
Q
Transverse process
A
Long and strong, extends posterolaterally, length diminishes from T1-T12, those of T1-T10 have transverse costal facets for articulation and tubercle of rib
4
Q
Articular processes
A
Superior articular facets directed posteriorly and slightly laterally, inferior articular facets directed anteriorly and slightly medially
5
Q
Spinous process
A
Long, slopes postero-inferiorly, overlapping subadjacent vertebral body (sometimes completely)
