Maximum Flexion in Thoracic Veebrae occurs at: (A) Upper Thoracic, (B) Middle Thoracic, (C) Lower Thoracic, (D) Same at all level
Answer is C. Maximum Thoracic flexion occurs in the lower Thoracic spine because the veebrae sta to orient their facets similar to the Lumbar Spine where the most flexion and extension occurs. Also, the Lower thoracic spine is not as cemented in place by the floating ribs