Thoracic Spine

Question 1

rules of thoracic spine levels

Answer 1

1-3 spinous process is at level of transverse
4-6 spinous process is half below transverse
7-9 spinous process is 1 segment below transverse
10- 1 level
11- half level
12 at the level

Question 2

spine of scapula level

Answer 2

T3

Question 3

inferior angle of scapular

Answer 3

T7

Question 4

sternal notch level

Answer 4

T2

Question 5

sternal angle “angle of louis”

Answer 5

attaches 2nd rib to sternum, at level of T4

Question 6

nipple dermatome

Answer 6

T4

Question 7

umbilicus dermatome

Answer 7

T10

Question 8

main motion thoracics

Answer 8

rotation