specific functional abilities of thoracic spine

pedicles of t-spine segments are...?

TPs are...?

facets are...?

costo-vertebral function can be affected by three catagories of body motion, which are?

ligamentous attachment and articular facet shape means different rib groups show different movements all enhancing respiratory function... what are these?

diaphragm supports thoracic movements to...?

peripheral muscular diaphragm converges on central tendon and is made up of which 3 parts?

diaphragm sometimes contracts involuntarily due to?

as aging occurs thoracic wall compliance...?

clavicles are...

Which ribs are most susceptible to dysfunction and why?

locomotion

Shoulder function.

force dissipation

protection

adaptibility & compensation