Thoracic spine anatomy and procedures

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how many thoracic vertebrae are there?

12

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what type of curvature is the thoracic curvature?

convex

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kyphosis

(exaggerated thoracic curvature- “humpback”) increased convexity

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what are costal joints

where ribs articulate with spinal column

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how to visualize cervical intervertebral foramina

45 degree oblique with 15-20 cephalad angle

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how is the dens held in place

by the transverse atlantal ligament