PP6012 The Thoracic Spine Maria Hill
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What is the primary function of the thoracic spine?

  • To support the neck
  • To enable diverse head movement
  • To house and protect vital organs (correct)
  • To maintain the primary curvature of the spine

    • Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a vertebra in the thoracic spine?

  • Body that supports weight
  • Facets for articulation with ribs
  • Absence of a spinous process (correct)
  • Neural arch that protects the spinal cord

    • What is the primary curvature of the thoracic spine in the adult?

  • Kyphosis (correct)
  • Lordosis
  • Swayback
  • Scoliosis

    • Which of the following describes the movement of the thoracic spine?

    <p>Primary rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the thoracic spine in relation to the sympathetic nervous system?

    <p>To protect the sympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the thoracic muscles in relation to the thoracic spine?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the thoracic inlet and outlet?

    <p>To allow passage of nerves and blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the intervertebral joints?

    <p>To facilitate weight-bearing and movement of the vertebral column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the intervertebral disc is responsible for the majority of its water content?

    <p>Nucleus pulposus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the costal facets on the thoracic vertebrae?

    <p>To allow for articulation with the ribs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cartilage is found in the endplate of the intervertebral disc?

    <p>Hyaline cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nucleus pulposus in the intervertebral disc?

    <p>To act as a shock absorber during weight-bearing activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of intervertebral disc herniation?

    <p>Disc subluxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the diaphragm?

    <p>To separate the thoracic and abdominal cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following movements is associated with thoracic spine extension during deep inspiration?

    <p>Inferior glide and posterior rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nerve supply to the diaphragm?

    <p>Phrenic nerve, C3-C5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of the serratus posterior superior muscle?

    <p>Rib elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is NOT considered part of the thoracic spine musculature?

    <p>Rectus abdominis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coupling relationship between thoracic lateral flexion and thoracic rotation?

    <p>Ipsilateral lateral flexion and contralateral rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the largest component of the Erector Spinae muscle group?

    <p>Longissimus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proximal attachment of the Longissimus Thoracis muscle?

    <p>Ribs and transverse processes of T1-T12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is responsible for the extension and contralateral rotation of the thoracic spine?

    <p>Semispinalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the nerve supply to the Multifidus muscle?

    <p>Posterior rami of adjacent spinal nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of the Spinalis Thoracis muscle?

    <p>Extension of the thoracic spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary curvature of the thoracic spine in the adult?

    <p>Kyphosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nerve supply to the Iliocostalis Thoracis muscle?

    <p>Posterior rami of adjacent spinal nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament within the vertebral canal prevents hyperflexion and disc protrusion?

    <p>Posterior Longitudinal Ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint type is present between the articular facets of vertebrae?

    <p>Synovial Joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Ligamentum Flavum between adjacent laminae?

    <p>Prevent Hyperflexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause of back/chest pain associated with facet joints?

    <p>Facet Joint strain/arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spinal phenomenon is characterized by movement in one plane causing automatic movement in another plane?

    <p><strong>Spinal Coupling</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Costovertebral Joints are formed by the articulation of which structures?

    <p><strong>Body of vertebrae with rib</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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