In: Anatomy and Physiology
1) Considering C5, T4, and L2. How are these vertebrae similar? How are they different?
2) What markings on the rib articulate with what markings on the vertebrae?
(I'm more confused by the first question)
Answer no 1 ) please find below chart ,it will help you find similarities and differences easily .
Sr no |
description |
5th cervical vertebra |
4th thoracic vertebra |
2nd lumbar vertebra |
1 |
Presence of transverse foramen |
yes |
No |
no |
2 |
Bifid spinous process |
yes |
no |
no |
3 |
Shape of vertebral body |
Saddle shaped |
Heart shaped |
Kidney shaped |
4 |
Presence of transverse process |
yes |
yes |
yes |
5 |
Presence of articular facet |
yes |
yes |
yes |
6 |
Presence of intervertebral disc |
yes |
yes |
yes |
7 |
Presence of lordotic curve |
yes |
no |
yes |
8 |
Presence of kyphotic curve |
no |
yes |
no |
9 |
Presence of costal facet |
no |
yes |
no |
10 |
Spinous process |
Bifid and short |
Long and projected downward |
Blunt (short ,rounded)spinous process projects posteriorly |
11 |
Size of vertebral body |
smallest |
In between |
largest |
Answer no 2) Ribs are attached to thoracic spine posteriorly. The head of the rib connect to the costal facet of the thoracic vertebral body.