Thoracic Spine Anatomy

Between which thoracic vertebrae are the spinous processes typically angled slightly downward?

Which specific thoracic vertebra's spinous process typically exhibits the most acute inferior angle?

What is the orientation of the articular facets in the thoracic spine, compared to the cervical spine?

What is the approximate angle of the thoracic facet joints to the transverse plane?

Facet joint orientation in the thoracic spine favors which movements, considering the angles to transverse and frontal planes?

Which of the following structures is NOT directly associated with a rib, and is not a point of articulation?

How does the rib cage influence lateral flexion in the thoracic spine?

Which muscle is NOT primarily located in the posterior region of the thoracic spine and rib cage?

Which of the following muscles could potentially contribute to thoracic outlet syndrome through compression in the thoracic region?

Which structures are most directly related to the brachial plexus as it passes through the thoracic outlet?

During a movement involving thoracic flexion, how do the facet joints typically move?

During thoracic extension, what is the arthrokinematic motion of the facet joints?

What movement occurs at the thoracic facet joints during rotation?

How do the superior facets move on the ipsilateral side during lateral flexion in the thoracic spine?

What facet motion occurs on the contralateral side during lateral flexion of the thoracic spine?

With combined movements, what occurs at the facets during extension with ipsilateral lateral flexion?

If the thoracic spine is in flexion with contralateral lateral flexion, what is happening at the facet joints?

What is the arthrokinematic motion of the ribs during trunk flexion?

Which movement pair occurs at the ribs during trunk extension?

How does the anterior end of the ribs behave during trunk flexion?

What is the behavior of the anterior end of the ribs during trunk extension?

What is the primary motion associated with ribs 1-6 during respiration, often described by a specific analogy?

The movement of ribs 7-10 during respiration is closely related to which mechanical action?

Which ribs primarily exhibit caliper action?

What osteokinematic movement is LIMITED by the presence of the ribs attached to the thoracic vertebrae?

What is the general range of motion expected during thoracic flexion?

What range approximates normal osteokinematic values for thoracic extension?

What is the approximate range of motion for thoracic rotation?

What is the approximate range of motion expected during lateral flexion of the thoracic spine?

In terms of spinal nerves, how many are directly associated with the thoracic region?