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What vertebrae has articular facets on the transverse processes?
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∙ 9y ago
You have such facets on thoracic vertebrae. They are there to hold the ribs.
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Why is there no transverse coastal facets on the last two thoracic vertebrae?
The simplest answer is because the 11th and 12th ribs (the last two) don't articulate with the transverse process of their corresponding vertebrae. Thus, transverse coastal facets are not needed.
What characteristics help you distinguish between the different types of vertebrae?
Cervical Vertebrae- has transverse foramen, and a bifid tip of spinous process Thoracic Vertebrae- Has coastal facets on the sides of the body Lumar Vertebrae- has no transverse foramen, no bifurcated tip, and no facets on the sides of the body
How many cervical thoracic and lumbar vertebrae are there?
Absolutely! They have features unique to the region they are found in, relating to structure and therefore function. Typical cervical vertebrae (C3-C6) usually have bifid spinous processes which point slightly inferiorly. The spinous processes on lumbar vertebrae are oblong in shape and point directly posteriorly. The articular facets of cervical vertebrae face superior-inferiorly, whereas lumbar articular facets face medial-laterally. Cervical vertebrae have transverse foramen on right and left(containing the vertebral arteries), lumbar have none. They have mamillary processes on their superior articular processes. The bodies of lumbar vertebra are larger and thicker than cervical vertebrae, though they are oval/kidney shaped shaped in both regions. The transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae are much longer, for muscle attachment. Cervical vertebrae have anterior and posterior tubercles extending from their transverse processes. The pedicles of lumbar vertebrae are slightly longer and more defined than those of cervical vertebrae. I think that covers everything, let me know if you think of anything else!
What provides an articulation point for the ribs?
transverse costal facets
Articular facets on the transverse processes are characteristics of vertebrae?
The Thoracic Vertebrae have such features and are in the correct position to articulate with the ribs correctly (the cervical vertebra are too high to touch the ribs in the neck region, and the lumbar, sacral and coccyx are all too low to intersect the ribs!)Thoracic Vertebrae
How are thoracic 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?
Unlike all other thoracic vertebrae, 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae lack articulation surfaces (for tubercle of ribs) on their transverse processes. The articulation facets (for head of rib) on the body of 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae are large.
What type of vertebrae has coastal facets?
These facets are associated with ribs which involve the thoracic vertebrae.
What type of joints are the lateral intervertebral joints?
Between articular processes; it is a synovial joint. Plane type. Between the adjacent vertebral bodies; There is also a cartilaginous joint between the adjoining vertebrae. More specifically, it is of symphyses kind because of the fibrocartilage in the intervertebral discs and healing cartilage superiorly and inferiorly abudding it.
How can you distinguish a lumbar vertebra from a cervical vertebra?
the nerve cord is enclosed while a invertabrae nerve is opened
Thoracic vertebrae differ from the others in that?
they have facets for attachment of ribs
How many vertebras are in the spine?
There are a total of 33 vertebrae in the vertebral column, if assuming 4 coccygeal vertebrae.The individual vertebrae, named according to region and position, from superior to inferior, are:Cervical: 7 vertebrae (C1-C7) C1 is known as "atlas" and supports the head, C2 is known as "axis"Possesses bifid spinous processes, which is absent in C1 and C7Small-bodiedThoracic: 12 vertebrae (T1-T12) Distinguished by the presence of coastal facets for the articulation of the heads of ribsBody is intermediate in size between the cervical and lumbar vertebraeLumbar: 5 vertebrae (L1-L5) Has a large bodyDoes not have coastal facets nor transverse process foraminaSacral: 5 (fused) vertebrae (S1-S5)Coccygeal: 4 (3-5) (fused) vertebrae (Tailbone)
What is the surface that articulates with the tubercle of a rib?
transverse costal facets
