Thoracic Spine: What It Is, Function & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic
2022年3月22日 · Your thoracic spine is the middle section of your spine. It starts at the base of your neck and ends at the bottom of your ribs. It consists of 12 vertebrae. Your thoracic spine is especially rigid and stable, making it the least common area of injury along your spine.
The Causes and Treatment of Thoracic Spine Pain - Verywell …
2024年8月19日 · There are many causes of middle-back pain (mid-back thoracic spine pain), some of which are more serious than others. It can be caused by carcinoma, lung cancer, irritated spinal cord, low bone density, and other issues that affect the heart, lungs, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract.
The Thoracic Spine - Features - Joints - TeachMeAnatomy
2024年7月16日 · The thoracic spine is the second segment of the vertebral column, located between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae. It consists of twelve vertebrae, which are separated by fibrocartilaginous intervertebral discs.
Thoracic Spine Diagram & Function | Body Maps - Healthline
2018年1月20日 · The thoracic spine sits between the cervical spine in the neck and the lumbar spine in the lower back. Collectively, these three sections make a tower of 24 bones that gives the body structure...
The Anatomy of the Thoracic Spine - Verywell Health
2022年4月28日 · The thoracic spine is comprised of 12 spinal bones connected to and occupying the same level in your body as your 12 ribs. In fact, the thoracic spine works with the ribs to create a protected space—your rib cage—for the lungs, heart, and other organs.
Thoracic Spine Anatomy and Upper Back Pain
The thoracic spine is the longest region of the spine, and by some measures it is also the most complex. Connecting with the cervical spine above and the lumbar spine below, the thoracic spine runs from the base of the neck down to the abdomen. It is the only spinal region attached to …
Thoracic Back Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Healthline
2023年4月21日 · Many causes of thoracic back pain are mild and heal with home remedies. Some like herniated disks can be serious and require medical attention.
Thoracic vertebrae: Anatomy, function and definition - Kenhub
2023年10月30日 · The thoracic vertebrae are located in the middle section of the vertebral column, specifically inferior to the cervical vertebrae and superior to the lumbar vertebrae. These vertebrae span the large majority of the chest cavity area.
Thoracic Spine Anatomy - Orthobullets
2024年8月14日 · Motion. The orientation of the facet(zygapophyseal) joints determines the degree and plane of motion at that level. varies throughout the spine to meet physiologic function. cervical spine (C3-7) planes. 0° coronal. 45° sagittal (angled superomedially) function.
Thoracic Vertebrae and the Rib Cage - Spine-health
The thoracic spine is comprised of 12 vertebrae labeled T1 through T12. The top thoracic vertebra, T1, connects with C7 in the cervical spine above while the bottom thoracic vertebra, T12, connects with L1 in the lumbar spine below.