Tx spine

Question 1

all SP are aligned with TP in tx spine… Of course not, describe the alignement

Answer 1

T1-T3: Tip of SP on same plane as TP of same vertebrae
T4-T6: Tip of SP on a plane ½ way btw their own TP & the TP of vertebrae below
T7-T9: Tip SP on the plane of the TPs of vertebrae below
T10: like T9
T11: like T6
T12: like T3

Question 2

How is the rib articulating with the vertebrae (Where the 3 facets are articulating)?

Answer 2

Head of rib
 1 facet articulates with vertebrae of the same number
 1 facet articulates with vertebrae above
Ribs 6 articulate with T5-T6 VB
Tubercle of ribs
 1 facet articulates with TP

Question 3

How is the IVD and foramen in tx spine

Answer 3

Disc is flat and thin
Spinal foramen is small and oval
IVF is large
Overall: rare to have disc bulge or compression of nerve roots