Thoracic Spine: Anatomy & Routine Projections - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome to today's lesson on the gross anatomy and routine radiographic projections of the thoracic spine. This essential topic forms the foundation for accurate imaging and diagnosis of conditions related to the thoracic spine. In this lesson, we'll cover the anatomy of the thoracic spine and routine projections for radiographs. Let's get started. Anatomical terms related to the thoracic spine include vertebrae, bones of the spine, kyphotic, convex curvature of the thoracic spine, intervertebral joints, amphiarthrodial joints between vertebral bodies, zygopophacile joints, joint between the articulating facets of adjacent vertebral bodies, Costal joints, articulations of the ribs to the thoracic vertebrae. Intervertebral foramina, opening between vertebrae where spinal nerves and blood vessels pass. Intervertebral discs, tough,