Intermediate Costal Facets Quiz

Q1. Which thoracic vertebrae are commonly considered typical with respect to their costal demifacet arrangement?

• T10 through T12 only
• T1 through T12
• T2 through T9
• T1 only

Q2. The head of a typical sixth rib articulates with costal facets on which vertebral bodies?

• T6 only
• T6 and T7
• T4 and T5
• T5 and T6

Q3. The superior costal demifacet of T6 articulates with which rib?

• Eighth rib
• Fifth rib
• Sixth rib
• Seventh rib

Q4. The inferior costal demifacet of T6 contributes to articulation with which rib?

• Fifth rib
• Seventh rib
• Eighth rib
• Sixth rib

Q5. Which costal facet of T1 articulates with the head of the first rib?

• Transverse costal facet only
• Complete superior costal facet
• Inferior articular facet
• Inferior costal demifacet only

Q6. What additional costal facet is normally present on the body of T1?

• Inferior demifacet for rib 2
• Complete facet for rib 3
• No additional body facet
• Superior demifacet for rib 12

Q7. Which thoracic vertebra has a complete costal facet on its body for the twelfth rib?

• T12
• T10
• T9
• T1

Q8. Why does T12 lack transverse costal facets?

• The twelfth rib articulates with the sternum instead
• T12 has no transverse processes
• The twelfth rib has no vertebral articulation
• The twelfth rib does not form a costotransverse joint

Q9. Which thoracic vertebra also lacks transverse costal facets because its corresponding rib does not form a costotransverse joint?

• T7
• T2
• T5
• T11

Q10. What type of synovial joint is formed between a transverse costal facet and a rib tubercle?

• Fibrous syndesmosis
• Synovial hinge joint
• Primary cartilaginous joint
• Synovial plane joint