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There are three parts of the spine, the cervical, thoracic and lumbar. Each vertebrae is listed by its number. For example the first 7 vertebrae (from the top) are listed as C1-C7 meaning C for cervical. The thoracic vertebrae starts after C7, the 8th vertebrae is T1-T12, so there is 12 individual vertebraes in the thoracic spine. After the thoracic, is the lumbar which have 5 individual vertebrae, L1-L5.

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What does thoracic mean?

It pertains to the thorax... But you can use it as a thoracic spine, thoracic surgery, thoracic cavity, thoracic outlet syndrome, thoracic spine pain, thoracic vertebrae, thoracic medicine, thoracic surgeons, thoracic strains, sprain thoracic, or thoracic spine disorder; it's pretty self explanatory.


2 The Thoracic vertebrae is inferior to the lumbar vertebrae?

the thoracic spine is above the lumbar spine which means ALL thoracic vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.


What sections of the spine are the ribs attached to?

The ribs are attached at the thoracic region of the spinal column. There are twelve vertebra that make up the thoracic spine. Which can be referred to as T1, the top of the thoracic spine through the bottom of the thoracic spine T12 or T1 - T12. The twelve pair of human ribs are classified as True ribs, False ribs and Floating ribs depending on the ribs pair location on the thoracic spine.


Name the bones of the thoracic cage?

The ribs, the thoracic vertebrae and the sternum, some would also consider the clavicle part of the thoracic cage.


Where is the thoracic curve?

The thoracic spine is from the base of the neck to the bottom of the rib cage. All the thoracic vertebrae - all 12 have ribs attached. The curve the thoracic spine has is called the thoracic curve, or kyphosis. It is normal to have a curve but if the curve is excessive or twists to the side it is abnormal. It can cause problems or if mild most people do not know it is there.

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What is mild thoracic scoliosis?

Well, scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. The cervicothoracic part deals with the location of the curve. The cervical region is the neck, and the thoracic is the upper back. So the cervicothoracic scoliosis would be a curvature of the spine in the neck/upper back


All of the ribs join with what part of the spine?

thoracic vertebrae


Were is scoliosis located in the spine?

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. It can occur at any level of the spine, including the cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), and lumbar (lower back) regions. The most common location for scoliosis is the thoracic spine, which is the upper and middle part of the back.


What is Spurring in the lower thoracic spine?

What is spurring in the lower thoracic spine? Please be specific


What is a small thoracic defect in the spine?

A malformation, break, or hernia of the thoracic vertebrae in the spine.


What does thoracic mean?

It pertains to the thorax... But you can use it as a thoracic spine, thoracic surgery, thoracic cavity, thoracic outlet syndrome, thoracic spine pain, thoracic vertebrae, thoracic medicine, thoracic surgeons, thoracic strains, sprain thoracic, or thoracic spine disorder; it's pretty self explanatory.


What is An excessive concave curvature of the thoracic spine?

Either Scoliosis or Kyphosis. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine, primarily in the thoracic region. Kyphosis is the forward bending of the thoracic region, the "round back" deformity.


2 The Thoracic vertebrae is inferior to the lumbar vertebrae?

the thoracic spine is above the lumbar spine which means ALL thoracic vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.


Where is the t 12 on the spine?

It is in the thoracic spine. There are 12 thoracic vertebrae and that one is the lowest. You would find it in your low back.


What part of the body is located behind your lungs?

Thoracic (chest) spine, ribs, shoulder blades and their muscles.


What sections of the spine are the ribs attached to?

The ribs are attached at the thoracic region of the spinal column. There are twelve vertebra that make up the thoracic spine. Which can be referred to as T1, the top of the thoracic spine through the bottom of the thoracic spine T12 or T1 - T12. The twelve pair of human ribs are classified as True ribs, False ribs and Floating ribs depending on the ribs pair location on the thoracic spine.


What is mild degenerative changes in the thoracic spine?

curveture in the thoratic spine