The upper limit of the human thoracic cavity is the superior thoracic aperture, which is also known as the thoracic inlet. This aperture is bounded by the first thoracic vertebra, the first pair of ribs, and the superior border of the manubrium of the sternum.
Cervical (most superior portion of the vertebral column) = 7 vertebraeThoracic (just inferior to the cervical region, superior to lumbar) = 12 vertebraeLumbar (inferior to the thoracic region, superior to the sacral region) = 5 vertebrae
Superior T12 and T11 endplate compression refers to a condition where the upper surfaces of the T12 and T11 vertebrae are compressed, often due to trauma, osteoporosis, or degenerative disc disease. This compression can lead to a decrease in vertebral height, potentially causing pain, nerve compression, or spinal instability. Diagnosis typically involves imaging studies like X-rays or MRIs, and treatment options may range from conservative management, such as physical therapy, to surgical intervention in more severe cases.
It is inserted into the medial border of the scapula, between the superior angle and the triangular smooth surface at the apex of the spine. THE MUSCLES CONNECTING THE UPPER LIMB WITH THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN.
You don't have to have the same number Sometimes a lower rib doesn't develop on one or both sides. Sometimes a lower thoracic vertebral bone and an upper lumber vertebral bone just below it look so much alike you can't tell which kind is which -a Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Radiologist
The thoracic and sacral regions of the vertebral column typically retain a posteriorly convex curvature in the adult. The thoracic region curves outward due to the shape of the ribs attaching to the spine, while the sacral region naturally curves to accommodate the weight of the upper body.
Your thoracic cavity starts from the upper margin of the thoracic vertebra to upper margin of the manubrium of the sternum. There is your diaphragm on the lower side.
The scientific name for the upper back region is the "dorsal region" or "thoracic region." This area includes the thoracic vertebrae and the muscles that run along the upper back.
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.
Superior endplate deformities at L1 and L2 refer to abnormalities in the upper surfaces of the vertebrae at the first and second lumbar levels of the spine. These deformities can manifest as compression fractures, irregularities, or changes in shape, potentially resulting from trauma, osteoporosis, or degenerative conditions. They may lead to pain, altered spinal mechanics, and can affect overall spinal health and function. Diagnosis typically involves imaging studies such as X-rays or MRI.
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