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Thorax Anatomy

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Typical thoracic vertebrae have costal facets that are also known as what?   Demifacets  
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Costal facets articulate with what?   head of rib  
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Clinically, where does the T spine begin?   T3  
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T1 and T2 are typically examined with the _____ spine.   Cervical  
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T1-T3 SP is located where in, relation to the body of the vertebrae?   level with body  
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T4-T6 SP is located where in?   level with inferior disc  
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T7-T9 SP project where?   one level below TP  
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T10-T12 SP are located where?   level with body  
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Thoracic facets allow for which types of mvmt?   rotation and side bending  
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What else, besides facets, dictate mvmt in the thoracic spine?   Ribs  
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"Typical" thoracic ribs are which ribs?   3-9  
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Ribs 1-7 are considered ____ ribs.   True  
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Ribs 8-10 are considered _____ ribs.   False  
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Ribs 11-12 are considered _____ ribs.   Floating  
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T1 has how many facets?   1.5 (one full one for the 1st rib and half of one for rib two)  
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In T2-T9 there are how many demifacets on each side?   two  
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Does T10 have a demifacet or a full costalfacet? Where is it located on the vertebrae?   full costalfacet/body  
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Where is the costal facet located in T11-12?   pedicle  
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Does T10 have a costotransverse facet?   yes  
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Do T11-12 have a costotransverse facet?   no  
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What are the atypical ribs?   1,2,10-12  
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What defines a true rib?   attach directly to sternum via costal cartilage.  
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What is at risk for compression on the 1st rib (the subclavian artery or vein)   Artery (b/c the scalenes attach on both sides of it)  
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What defines a false rib?   attach to sternum indirectly via the costal cartilage of the rib above.  
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What defines a floating rib?   does not connect to the sternum.  
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What is atypical about the second rib?   tubercle for the posterior scalene.  
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What rib attaches only to the manubrium?   1st  
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The manubrium has a demifacet for articulation with what rib?   2nd  
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What is the sternebrae?   4 fused segments of the sternum  
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There are facets on the sternum for which ribs?   2-7  
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Of the facets on the sternum, the facets for the 2nd and 7th rib are considered __________ and the facets for the 3rd-6th ribs are _____ ______.   demifacets/full facets  
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The xiphoid has a demifacet for articulation with which rib?   7th  
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The xiphoid ossifies around what age?   >= 40 y/o  
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What is the open-packed position for the SC joint?   arm at side  
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What is the closed-packed position for the SC joint?   full elevation  
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It is considered a medical emergency if the clavicle moves too far in what direction?   posterior  
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What passes posterior to the right SC joint?   Brachiocephalic trunk  
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What passes posterior to the left SC joint?   Common carotid and subclavian arteries  
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What are the functions of the thoracic cavity?   protect contents of the thoracic cavity and respiration  
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