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What type of joint is the facet joint also known as?
What type of joint is the facet joint also known as?
Which type of joint are intervertebral discs classified as?
Which type of joint are intervertebral discs classified as?
What movements do the facet joints primarily allow in the thoracic region of the spine?
What movements do the facet joints primarily allow in the thoracic region of the spine?
What is the primary blood supply to the facet joints?
What is the primary blood supply to the facet joints?
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Which ligaments are associated with both the facet joints and intervertebral discs?
Which ligaments are associated with both the facet joints and intervertebral discs?
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Which ribs are classified as true ribs?
Which ribs are classified as true ribs?
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What type of joint is formed by the first costal cartilage and the manubrium?
What type of joint is formed by the first costal cartilage and the manubrium?
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Which part of the chest wall consists of ribs 8-10?
Which part of the chest wall consists of ribs 8-10?
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What is the primary structure that provides attachment for the 1st costal cartilage?
What is the primary structure that provides attachment for the 1st costal cartilage?
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How many layers constitute the chest wall as described?
How many layers constitute the chest wall as described?
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Which structure acts as a hinge in the thoracic cage to enable movement?
Which structure acts as a hinge in the thoracic cage to enable movement?
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What type of joint are the sternochondral joints 2-7 classified as?
What type of joint are the sternochondral joints 2-7 classified as?
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Which structure is NOT part of the bony anatomy of the chest wall?
Which structure is NOT part of the bony anatomy of the chest wall?
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What type of joint is the manubriosternal joint?
What type of joint is the manubriosternal joint?
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Which ligaments are associated with the xiphisternal joint?
Which ligaments are associated with the xiphisternal joint?
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How many movement types are primarily associated with the true ribs (3-10)?
How many movement types are primarily associated with the true ribs (3-10)?
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Which of the following ribs does not have a tubercle?
Which of the following ribs does not have a tubercle?
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What is the maximum movement allowed at the sternochondral joint 1?
What is the maximum movement allowed at the sternochondral joint 1?
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What characterizes the typical ribs (3-10)?
What characterizes the typical ribs (3-10)?
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Which type of joint is the xiphisternal joint classified as?
Which type of joint is the xiphisternal joint classified as?
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Which rib is characterized as being short, strong, and flat with a tubercle for scalenus anterior?
Which rib is characterized as being short, strong, and flat with a tubercle for scalenus anterior?
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What joint is primarily involved in the elevation of the clavicle and manubrium of the sternum?
What joint is primarily involved in the elevation of the clavicle and manubrium of the sternum?
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During unilateral contraction, which function is NOT performed by the descending part of the muscle?
During unilateral contraction, which function is NOT performed by the descending part of the muscle?
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Which artery supplies blood to the ascending part of the muscle described?
Which artery supplies blood to the ascending part of the muscle described?
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What joint facilitates the rotation of the head in a contralateral direction?
What joint facilitates the rotation of the head in a contralateral direction?
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Which fiber group of the muscle is associated with drawing the scapula anteroinferiorly?
Which fiber group of the muscle is associated with drawing the scapula anteroinferiorly?
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What is a primary action of bilateral contraction of the muscle in question?
What is a primary action of bilateral contraction of the muscle in question?
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Which of the following actions does the inferior fibers of the pectoral and deltoid NOT facilitate?
Which of the following actions does the inferior fibers of the pectoral and deltoid NOT facilitate?
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Which action is NOT characteristic of the scapulothoracic joint?
Which action is NOT characteristic of the scapulothoracic joint?
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What structure does the suprapleural membrane attach to?
What structure does the suprapleural membrane attach to?
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Which spinal nerves contribute to the innervation of the anterior scalene muscle?
Which spinal nerves contribute to the innervation of the anterior scalene muscle?
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What is the function of the posterior scalene muscle?
What is the function of the posterior scalene muscle?
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What condition is characterized by compression of neurovasculature in the thoracic inlet?
What condition is characterized by compression of neurovasculature in the thoracic inlet?
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Which artery supplies blood to the superior thyroid gland?
Which artery supplies blood to the superior thyroid gland?
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Which muscles can cause neck contralateral rotation when they contract unilaterally?
Which muscles can cause neck contralateral rotation when they contract unilaterally?
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What originates from the superior part of the anterior surface of the manubrium sterni?
What originates from the superior part of the anterior surface of the manubrium sterni?
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Where does the posterior scalene muscle insert?
Where does the posterior scalene muscle insert?
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Which spinal nerves are involved in the blood supply to the scalene muscles?
Which spinal nerves are involved in the blood supply to the scalene muscles?
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What is the primary function of the trapezius muscle's descending part?
What is the primary function of the trapezius muscle's descending part?
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Which part of the trapezius muscle has its origin from the spinous processes of vertebrae T1-T4?
Which part of the trapezius muscle has its origin from the spinous processes of vertebrae T1-T4?
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What is the insertion point of the clavicular head of the pectoralis major?
What is the insertion point of the clavicular head of the pectoralis major?
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Which artery is associated with the blood supply to the pectoralis minor muscle?
Which artery is associated with the blood supply to the pectoralis minor muscle?
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Study Notes
Facet Joints
- Synovial Joints
Intervertebral Discs
- Cartilaginous Joints
Thoracic Spine Movement
- Rotation
- Lateral Flexion (Side Bending)
Facet Joint Blood Supply
- Segmental Arteries
Ligaments Associated with Facet Joints and Intervertebral Discs
- Ligamenta Flava
- Interspinous Ligaments
- Supraspinous Ligaments
- Intertransverse Ligaments
True Ribs
- Ribs 1 - 7
Costal Cartilage and Manubrium
- Synovial Joint
False Ribs
- Ribs 8-10
1st Costal Cartilage Attachment
- Manubrium
Chest Wall Layers
- 3
Thoracic Cage Hinge
- Manubriosternal Joint
Sternochondral Joints (2-7)
- Synovial Joints
Bony Chest Wall Structure
- Scapula (Shoulder Blade)
Manubriosternal Joint
- Secondary Cartilaginous (Symphysis)
Xiphisternal Joint Ligaments
- Xiphisternal Ligaments
True Rib Movement
- 2
Rib Without Tubercle
- Rib 1
Sternochondral Joint 1 Movement
- Only 10 Degrees
Typical Rib Characteristics
- Articulate with the Transverse Process of the Vertebrae
Xiphisternal Joint
- Symphysis (Secondary Cartilaginous Joint)
Unique Rib 1 Characteristics
- Short
- Strong
- Flat
- Tubercle for Scalenus Anterior
Clavicle and Manubrium Elevation Joint
- Sternoclavicular Joint
Descending Muscle Function
- Does not perform Elevation
Ascending Muscle Blood Supply
- Suprascapular Artery
Contralateral Head Rotation
- Atlantoaxial Joint
Anteroinferior Scapula Drawing
- Inferior Fibers
Bilateral Muscle Contraction
- Protraction (Drawing Scapula Forward)
Inferior Pectoral and Deltoid Action
- Does not facilitate Rotation
Scapulothoracic Joint
- Does not facilitate Rotation
Suprapleural Membrane Attachment
- First Rib and Transverse Process
Anterior Scalene Innervation
- C4-C6
Posterior Scalene Muscle Function
- Elevation of the First Rib
- Tilting of the Neck
Thoracic Inlet Compression
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Superior Thyroid Gland Blood Supply
- Superior Thyroid Artery
Contralateral Neck Rotation
- Scalene Muscles
- Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Manubrium Sterni Origin
- Sternothyroid Muscle
Posterior Scalene Muscle Insertion
- Second Rib
Scalene Muscle Blood Supply
- Cervical Nerves C3-C8
Trapezius Muscle (Descending Part) Function
- Depression of the Scapula (Pulling Down)
Trapezius Muscle (Descending Part) Origin
- Spinous Process of Vertebrae T1-T4
Pectoralis Major (Clavicular Head) Insertion
- Lateral Lip of the Intertubercular Groove of the Humerus
Pectoralis Minor Blood Supply
- Thoracic Acromial Artery
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Test your knowledge on thoracic anatomy and the classification of various joints in the region. This quiz covers the facet joints, intervertebral discs, true ribs, and associated ligaments. Challenge yourself to understand how these structures interact within the thoracic cage.