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Typical Thoracic Vertebrae (T2-T8) Flashcards

1
Q

What features will allow discrimination between T2-T4 and T5-T8 segmental groups

A

the vertebral body, transverse process, articular process and spinous process

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What is the outline of the vertebral body of a typical thoracic from superior view

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triangular

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3
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On cranial view, what is the outline of the vertebral body for the T5-T8 group

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the left side of the vertebral body will be flattened, the right side convex

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4
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What is the name given to the left side appearance of the vertebral body of T5-T8

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the aortic impression

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5
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What part of the vertebral body is most influenced by the aorta at T5-T8

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the left side superior and inferior epiphyseal rims

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6
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What is the height pattern of the typical thoracic vertebral body

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the posterior height is greater than the anterior height by 1-2 mm

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7
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What is the principal cause of the posterior curve of the thoracic spine

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the vertebral body height differences

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8
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in terms of the anterior-posterior curves of the vertebral column, what direction will the thoracic spine face

A

posterior

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9
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What is another way of naming a posterior curve

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a kyphotic curve

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10
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What joint classifications are identified at the vertebral body of a typical thoracic

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fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis
cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis
synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)

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11
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How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of a typical thoracic

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4

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12
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how many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of a typical thoracic

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2

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13
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how many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of a typical thorcic

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typically four are identified (as many as 8 if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)

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14
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how many joints are formed at the vertebral body of a typical thoracic

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typically ten ( fourteen if you include the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments)

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15
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what is the name given to the joint formed between the vertebral body and rib

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costocentral joint

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16
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how many costocentral joints are formed at the vertebral body of a typical thoracic

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4

17
Q

Which of the demi-facets on the vertebral body of a typical thoracic is larger

A

the superior costal demi-facet

18
Q

What ligaments support the costocentral joint

A

the costocentral stellate/radiate ligament and the costocentral interarticular or intra-articular ligament

19
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the costocentral stellate/radiate ligament will attach to which segment(s) at the T3 spinal nerve intervertebral foramen

A

the vertebral body of T3 and the vertebral body of T4

20
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Which muscle(s) is attached to the vertebral body of T2 or T3

A

the longus colli

21
Q

Which X-ray view is used to see into the intervertebral foramen of a typical thoracic

A

the lateral view

22
Q

What is overlap of the lamina called in the typical thoracic region

A

shingling

23
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What is the outline of the vertebral foramen in the typical thoracic region

A

oval to circular

24
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in which plane will the size of the vertebral foramen of a typical thoracic be the greatest

A

the transverse plane, the vertebral transverse diameter

25
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What are the osseous parts of the costotransverse joint

A

the transverse costal facet and the articular surface of the tubercle of a rib

26
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What ligaments support the costotransverse joint of a typical thoracic

A

the superior costotransverse, inferior costotransverse, and lateral costotransverse ligaments

27
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Which muscles attach to the transverse process of a typical thoracic

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longissimus thoracis, longissimus cervicis, longissimus capitis
semispinalis thoracis, semispinalis cervicis, semispinalis capitis
multifidis, rotators, intertransversarii levator costarusm longus and brevis

28
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how can you distinguish between a T2-T4 from T5-T8 segment using the articular process

A

at T2-T4 the width between the superior articular process is greater than the width between the inferior articular process of that vertebrate
at T5-T8 the width between the superior articular processes is equal to or the same as the width between the inferior articular processes of that vertebrate

29
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What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of a typical thoracic

A

they face BUL backward upward and lateral

30
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what is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of a typical thoracic

A

ForMeD they face forward medial and downward

31
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How many synovial joints are present at a typical thoracic

A

10

32
Q

how many synovial joint surfaces for ribs are present on a typical thoracic

A

6

33
Q

What is the name given to the overlap of spinous processes in the thoracic region

A

imbrication

34
Q

Imbrication will be more pronounced for what region of the thoracics

A

T5-T8

35
Q

what thoracic has the longest spinous process

A

T8

36
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What is the angulation of the spinous process in the typical thoracic region

A

the undersurface of T2-t4 will angle up to 40 degrees from the horizontal
the undersurface of T5-T8 will angle up to 60 degrees from the horizontal

37
Q

Which muscles attach to the spinous process of a typical thoracic

A

Trapezius, latissimus dorsi, rhomboid major, serratus posterior superior
splenius cervicis, splenius capitis
spinalis thoracis, spinalis cervicis, spinalis capitis
semispinalis thoracis
multifidis, rotators (longus and brevis) and interspinalis

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