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Unit 2 - VI. Regions of the Vertebral Column: Thoracic or Dorsal Region (Just Quizzies) Flashcards

1
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What features will allow discrimination between T2-T4 and T5-T8 segmental groups?

A

the vertebral body, the tranverse 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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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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What is the aortic impression?

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the flattening of the superior and inferior epiphyseal rims on the left side of the vertebral body of T5-T8 which gives the vertebral body a less scalloped or less indented appearance on that side

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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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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 one to two millimeters

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What is the height pattern of intervertebral discs in the typical thoracic region?

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the intervertebral discs are rather planar or flat with no apparent height difference between anterior and posterior heights

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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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9
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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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What is another way of naming a posterior curve pattern?

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a kyphotic curve

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

A

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

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

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four

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How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of a typical thoracic?

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two

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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 the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)

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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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How many costocentral joints are formed at the vertebral body of a typical thoracic?

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four

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17
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Which of the demi-facets on the vertebral body of a typical thoracic is larger?

A

the superior costal demi-facet

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18
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What feature will provide assistance in maintaining the stability of the intervertebral foramen in the typical thoracics?

A

the costocentral joint or ribs

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What is the size relationship between the articulating surface of the head of the rib and the costal demi-facet surface?

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the rib surface is greater than the costal demi-facet surface

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

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the longus colli

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21
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What is the angulation of the pedicle in the typical thoracic region?

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ten to fifteen degrees posterolateral from the sagittal plane

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22
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Which X-ray view is used to see into the intervertebral foramen of a typical thoracic?

A

the lateral view

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23
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Which vertebral notch or incisure is said to be prominent?

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the inferior vertebral notch or inferior vertebral incisure

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What is the nerve-vertebral body relationship at the typical thoracic intervertebral foramen?

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in the intervertebral foramen, the number of the nerve is the same as the number of the upper thoracic in the vertebral couple

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25
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What is the rib-vertebral body relationship at the typical thoracic intervertebral foramen?

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in the intervertebral foramen, the number of the rib is the same as the number of the lower thoracic in the vertebral couple

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26
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What is overlap of the lamina called in the typical thoracic region?

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shingling

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27
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In which plane will the size of the vertebral foramen of a typical thoracic be greatest?

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the transverse plane, the vertebral transverse diameter

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What is the distance between the transverse tubercles in the typical thoracic region?

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from T2 each transverse diameter becomes shorter as the transverse processes angle more posterior

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What is present on the transverse tubercle of a typical thoracic?

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the transverse costal facet

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30
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What is the rib-transverse process relationship for the typical thoracics?

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the number of the rib is the same as the number of the vertebra whose transverse process is being studied; fifth rib with T5 transverse process

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31
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What is the classification of the costotransverse joint?

A

synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia) joint

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32
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What are the osseous parts of the costotransverse joint?

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

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What ligaments support the costotransverse joint of a typical thoracic?

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the superior costotransverse, inferior costotransverse, and lateral costotransverse ligaments

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34
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The superior costotransverse ligament of rib five will attach to which vertebral feature?

A

the transverse process of T4

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What ligaments attach to the transverse process of a typical thoracic?

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intertransverse, capsular costotransverse, superior costotransverse, inferior costotransverse and lateral costotransverse ligaments

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36
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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, rotator longus, rotator brevis, intertransversarii, levator costarum longus and levator costarum brevis

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37
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Of the muscles attaching to the transverse process of typical thoracics, which ones will attach only to the T5-T8 vertebral segments?

A

semispinalis thoracis and levator costarum longus

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38
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How do the transverse diameters of the articular processes compare in the T2-T4 region?

A

the superior articular process transverse diameter is greater than the inferior articular process transverse diameter for a given segment

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39
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How do the transverse diameters of the articular processes compare in the T5-T8 region?

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the superior articular process transverse diameter is the same as or equal to the inferior articular process transverse diameter for a given segment

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40
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What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of a typical thoracic?

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they face backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)

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What is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of a typical thoracic?

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they face forward, downward, and medial (ForMeD)

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What is the curvature of the superior articular facet of a typical thoracic?

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they are slightly convex

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What is the curvature of the inferior articular facet of a typical thoracic?

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they are slightly concave

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44
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What is the joint classification of the articular facet joint?

A

synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia) joint

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45
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How many synovial joints are present at a typical thoracic?

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ten

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46
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Identify the synovial joint surfaces present on a typical thoracic.

A 
two superior costal demi-facets,
two inferior costal demi-facets,
two transverse costal facets,
two superior articular facets,
two inferior articular facets
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47
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What is the name given to the overlap of spinous processes in the thoracic region?

A

imbrication

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Imbrication will be more pronounced for what region of the thoracics?

A

T5-T8

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49
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Which thoracic has the longest spinous process?

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T8

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50
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What is the angulation of the spinous process of T2-T4?

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the undersurface of T2-T4 spinous processes will angle up to forty degrees from the horizontal plane

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What is the angulation of the spinous process of T5-T8?

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the undersurface of T5-T8 spinous processes will angle up to sixty degrees from the horizontal plane

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52
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What joint classification is associated with typical thoracic spinous process ligaments?

A

fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis joint

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53
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Which muscles may attach to the spinous process of a typical thoracic?

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trapezius, latissimus dorsi, rhomboid major, serratus posterior superior, splenius cervicis, splenius capitis, spinalis thoracis, spinalis cervicis, spinalis capitis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis and interspinalis

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Which muscles attaching to the spinous process of a typical thoracic are not included in any muscle layer of the true back?

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splenius cervicis, splenius capitis and interspinalis

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What joint classifications are present at every typical thoracic vertebra?

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

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What is the appearance of the superior surface of the vertebral body of T1?

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it is somewhat cup-shaped with elevations at the posterior and lateral margin

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57
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What may the elevations on the vertebral body of T1 represent?

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uncinate processes

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What is the appearance of the inferior surface of the vertebral body of T1?

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typically flat, lacking anterior and posterior lips characteristic of the cervicals

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59
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How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T1?

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four normally

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60
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How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T1?

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two

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How many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T1?

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typically four are identified (as many as eight if the rib articulation is included)

62
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How many joints are formed at the vertebral body of T1?

A

typically ten (fourteen if the rib ligaments are included)

63
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How many costocentral joints are formed at the vertebral body of T1?

64
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What synovial joint surfaces are present on the T1 vertebral body?

A

the right and left superior costal facet

the right and left inferior costal demi-facet

65
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What is the rib-vertebral body combination at the intervertebral foramen for the eighth cervical nerve?

A

the superior costal facet of T1 will joint with the articular surface of the head of the first rib

66
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What ligament supports the costocentral joint of the first rib?

A

the costocentra stellate/radiate ligament

67
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What ligaments support the costocentral joint of the second rib?

A

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

68
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Which muscle(s) is attached to the vertebral body of T1?

A

the longus colli

69
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What ligaments support the costotransverse joint of T1?

A

the inferior costotransverse and lateral costotransverse ligaments

70
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What ligament is absent at the costotransverse joint of T1?

A

the superior costotransverse ligament

71
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Which costotransverse joint will the superior costotransverse ligament of T1 support?

A

the second rib costotransverse joint

72
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What muscles attach to the transverse process of T1?

A

longissimus thoracis, longissimus cervicis, longissimus capitis, semispinalis cervicis, semispinalis capitis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, intertransversarii, levator costarum brevis

73
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Which specific transversospinalis muscle is absent from T1?

A

semispinalis thoracis

74
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What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of T1?

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they face backward, upward and lateral (BUL)

75
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What is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of T1?

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they face forward, downward and medial (ForMeD)

76
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What is the classification of the articular facet joint?

A

synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)

77
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How many synovial joints are present at T1?

78
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How many synovial joint surfaces for ribs are present at T1?

79
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Which vertebrae have been identified as forming the vertebral prominence?

A

C6, C7, T1

80
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What is the gender bias associated with T1 as the vertebral prominence?

A

males (9%) are more likely than females (6%) to demonstrate T1 as the vertebral prominence

81
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What muscles attach to the spinous process of T1?

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the trapezius, rhomboid minor, serratus posterior superior, splenius capitis, spinalis thoracis, spinalis cervicis, spinalis capitis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, interspinalis

82
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Which synovial joint surfaces may be absent from the vertebral body of T9?

A

inferior costal demi-facets

83
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Which muscles attach to the transverse process of T9?

A

the longissimus thoracis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, intertransversarii, levator costarum longus and levator costarum brevis

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Which is the last thoracic vertebra to have an inferior costal demi-facet?

85
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What muscles attach to the spinous process of T9?

A

the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis and interspinalis

86
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Which muscles are conspicuously absent absent at the T9 spinous process?

A

spinalis and semispinalis

87
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How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?

88
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How many symphysis joints are formed with the vetebral body of T10?

89
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How many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T10?

A

typically four are identified (as many as eight if theh costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)

90
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How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T10?

A

typically eight (twelve if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)

91
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Which synovial joint surface is absent from the vertebral body of T10?

A

inferior costal demi-facets

92
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Para-articular processes are more commonly observed on which segment of the spine?

93
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What muscles attach to the transverse process of T10?

A

longissimus thoracis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, intertransversarii, levator costarum longus and levator costarum brevis

94
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Which rib related facet is absent on T10?

A

the inferior costal demi-facet

95
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What is the orientation of the spinous process of T10?

A

posterior and slightly inferior, it will shorten and become more horizontal

96
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A dimpling or depression of the skin in the thoracic region is often characteristic of the location of which segment?

97
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What muscles attach to the spinous process of T10?

A

the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis and interspinalis

98
Q

What name is given to T11?

A

the anticlinal vertebra

99
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How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T11?

100
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How many symphysis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T11?

101
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How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T11

A

typically eight (twelve if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)

102
Q

What is present at the tip of the transverse process of T11?

A

the transverse tubercle

103
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Which vertebra is the last segment to demonstrate a transverse costal facet?

104
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What ligaments form the costotransverse joint of T11?

A

the superior costotransverse, and slightly developed inferior costotransverse and lateral costotransverse ligaments

105
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Which costotransverse joint will the superior costotransverse ligament at the transverse process of T11 support?

A

the twelfth rib costotransverse joint

106
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What muscles attach to the transverse process of T11?

A

longissimus thoracis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, intertransversarii, and levator costarum brevis

107
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Which levator costarum muscle is absent at T11?

A

levator costarum longus

108
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Which segment is the last to demonstrate an attachment for the levator costarum longus?

109
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What is the orientation of the superior articular facets of T11?

A

they face backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)

110
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What is the orientation of the inferior articular facets of T11?

A

they face forward, downward, and medial (ForMeD)

111
Q

How many synovial joints are typically present at

T11?

112
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What muscles attach to the spinous process of T11?

A

trapezius, latissimus dorsi, serratus posterior inferior, iliocostalis lumborum, spinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis, and interspinalis

113
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At which segments of the thoracic spine will the spinalis muscle not attach?

114
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Which erector spinae muscle uniquely attaches to the spinous process of T11?

A

iliocostalis lumborum

115
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How many synovial joints are formed at the vertebral body of T12?

116
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How many symphysis joints are formed with the vertebral body of T12?

117
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How many syndesmosis joints are formed at the vertebral body of T12?

A

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

118
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How many joints are typically formed at the vertebral body of T12?

A

typically eight (ten if the costocentral stellate/radiate ligaments are included)

119
Q

Which muscle(s) is attached to the vertebral body of T12?

A

psoas major and psoas minor

120
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What is present at the transverse process region of T12?

A

three tubercles of variable size

121
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Which tubercle on T12 represents the transverse process?

A

the lateral tubercle

122
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Which tubercle on T12 represents the mammillary process of the lumbars?

A

the superior tubercle

123
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Which tubercle on T12 represents the accessory process of the lumbars?

A

the inferior tubercle

124
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What ligaments form the costotransverse joint of the twelfth rib?

A

the superior costotransverse ligament from T11 and the lumbocostal ligament from L1

125
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Which costotransverse ligament(s) are attached at T12?

A

none; the capsular, superior, inferior, and lateral costotransverse ligaments lack an attachment to T12

126
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What muscles attach to the transverse process region of T12?

A

the longissimus thoracis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis and intertransversarii

127
Q

Which segment is the last to demonstrate a levator costarum brevis attachment?

128
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Which segment is the last to demonstrate a levator costarum longus attachment?

129
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What is the orientation of the superior articular facets of T12?

A

they face backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)

130
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What is the orientation of the inferior articular facets of T12?

A

they face forward, downward, and lateral (FoLD)

131
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What is the curvature of the inferior articular facets of T12?

A

they are significantly convex

132
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How many synovial joints are typically present at T12?

133
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Identify the synovial joint surfaces typically present on T12?

A

two superior costal facets, two superior articular facets, two inferior articular facets

134
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What muscles attach to the spinous process of T12?

A

the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, serratus posterior inferior, iliocostalis lumborum, spinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotator longus, rotator brevis and interspinalis

135
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Which erector spinae muscle is unique in its attachment to the T12 spinous process?

A

iliocostalis lumborum

136
Q

Which muscles attaching to the spinous process of T12 are not included in any muscle layer of the true back?

A

interspinalis

137
Q

Which muscle(s) attach to the vertebral body of thoracic vertebrae?

A

longus colli, psoas major, and psoas minor

138
Q

Which thoracic is first to demonstrate the attachment of the levator costarum brevis?

139
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Which thoracic is last to demonstrate the attachment of the levator costarum brevis?

140
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What joint classifications are present at T12?

A

fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis, cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis and synovial (diarthrosis arthrodia) joint

141
Q

Which erector spinae muscle will attach along the length of the thoracic spine?

A

longissimus

142
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Which thoracic is the last to demonstrate an attachment at the transverse process for the semispinalis muscle group?

143
Q

Which thoracic is first to demonstrate the attachment of the levator costarum longus?

144
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Which thoracic is last to demonstrate the attachment of the levator costarum longus?

145
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Rhomboid minor will attach to the spinous process of which thoracic(s)?

146
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Rhomboid major will attach to the spinous process of which thoracic(s)?

147
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Which thoracic vertebrae will demonstrate a spinous process attachment for the serratus posterior superior?

148
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Which thoracic vertebrae will demonstrate a spinous process attachment for the serratus posterior inferior?

149
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Which thoracics demonstrate a spinous process attachment for the splenius muscles?

150
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Which thoracics demonstrate a spinous process attachment for the iliocostalis lumborum?

151
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Which thoracics lack any spinalis muscle group attachment on their spinous process?

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Which thoracic is the last to demonstrate a spinous process attachment for the semispinalis?

Spinal Anatomy (12 decks)

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