tx

3 parts of tx chest

manubrium, body, xiphoid process

what attaches rib to sternum

costal cartilage

what are typical tx vertebrae

t2-t9

tx has a what spinous process

long

superior demi facet articulates w which rib

the same level

inferior demi facet articulates w which rib

rib below

t1's unique features, /3

long spinous process, complete coastal facet superior, demi facet inferior

why is t10 unique /2 ... what does it articulate w

bigger body, pair of whole facet artic w rib 10

t11+ t12 are unique as ...

pair of whole facets that articulate w ribs

name 4 muscles in tx

lat dorsi, serratus anterior, rhomboid major, minor

name 2 ligaments

costotransverse, lateral costotransverse

tx are distinguished by

costal facets

t12 has a larger.. /2

pedicles and body

t12 spinous process is more ..../2

shorter, horizontal

movements between T12- L1 are... why...

flexion extension, more lateral articular processes

t12 is most commonly fractured as it

is exposed to high transitional stress