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Vertebrae articulate with one another through specialized joints known as facet joints, which are located on the posterior aspect of each vertebra. These joints allow for flexibility and movement in the spine while also providing stability. Additionally, intervertebral discs, composed of a gel-like nucleus and an outer annulus, act as shock absorbers and permit limited movement between adjacent vertebrae. Together, these structures facilitate the complex movements of the vertebral column while maintaining its integrity.
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What joint actions are available at the thoracic vertebrae?
At the thoracic vertebrae, joints include the intervertebral joints between the individual vertebrae, the costovertebral joints where the ribs articulate with the vertebrae, and the costotransverse joints where the ribs articulate with the transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae.
What vertebrae are the coastal processes located?
The coastal processes are located on the thoracic vertebrae. These processes articulate with the ribs to form the thoracic cage, which protects the vital organs in the thoracic cavity.
What bones are located in the posterior thorax between the second and seventh vertebrae?
The ribs are the bones located in the posterior thorax between the second and seventh vertebrae. These ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae in the back and form the rib cage that helps protect vital organs in the chest cavity.
More than one vertebra are referred to as?
One vertebraTwo or more vertebrae(Vertebrae is the more correct but vertebras is still acceptable)
Which vertebrae bear the superior and inferior demifacets?
The thoracic vertebrae bear the superior and inferior demifacets. Specifically, these features are found on the bodies of the T1 to T10 vertebrae, which articulate with the heads of the ribs. The superior demifacet allows for articulation with the rib above, while the inferior demifacet accommodates the rib below. This anatomical feature is crucial for the rib cage's movement and flexibility during respiration.
What are The parts of the thoracic vertebrae that articulate with the ribs are?
The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae. The thoracic vertebrae also articulate with each other.
What flat bones articulate with the thoracic vertebrae?
The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae.
Does the ribs articulate with the pedicles of the vertebrae?
No, the ribs do not articulate with the pedicles of the vertebrae. Instead, they articulate with the vertebral bodies and the transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae. Each rib has two points of connection: one with the corresponding vertebra and one with the vertebra above it, allowing for stability and flexibility in the thoracic region.
What Vertebrae are not attached to ribs called?
The cervical and lumbar vertebrae do not articulate with the ribs. The thoracic vertebrae are the only ones that articulate with the ribs.
What joint actions are available at the thoracic vertebrae?
At the thoracic vertebrae, joints include the intervertebral joints between the individual vertebrae, the costovertebral joints where the ribs articulate with the vertebrae, and the costotransverse joints where the ribs articulate with the transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae.
What do all ribs articulate posteriorly with?
thoracic vertebrae :)
How many ribs articulate with the thoraic vertebrae?
12
Articulate with the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae?
Lumbar Vertebra
How many ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae and how many with the sternum?
There are 12 pairs of ribs that articulate with the thoracic vertebrae, one per vertebra. The upper 7 pairs of ribs articulate directly with the sternum, either via their own costal cartilage or the cartilage of the rib above. Ribs 8-10 articulate indirectly with the sternum through a shared cartilage, while ribs 11 and 12 are floating ribs that do not connect to the sternum.
The ribs are attached posteriorly to the what?
The ribs are attached posteriorly to the thoracic vertebrae of the spine through their articulation with the costal facets located on the bodies and transverse processes of the vertebrae. This connection allows for rib movement during breathing and provides structural support for the rib cage.
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.
Which vertebrae can be associated with the chest?
That would be the thoracic vertebrae. (. . . of the thorax), and there are 12 of them - T1 through T12.
