RE-UPLOAD: Rib Movements | Coupled with Thoracic Flexion & Extension

This video tutorial by Kevin Tokoph on Catalyst University explores the movements of the thoracic spine and the associated rib movements. It focuses on thoracic flexion and extension, explaining how the ribs move in response to these spinal movements. The video details the mechanics of rib articulation at the costotransverse joints, highlighting the differences between upper and lower ribs. It also discusses the effects of breathing on thoracic movements, emphasizing the approximation of ribs during flexion and their separation during extension.

What are the two ways the ribs articulate with the vertebrae?

Describe the movements that occur during thoracic flexion.

How do the upper ribs move during thoracic flexion?

What happens to the space between the ribs during thoracic flexion?

What is the typical range of motion for thoracic flexion?

How does exhalation affect thoracic flexion?

What occurs at the costotransverse joint during thoracic extension?

Explain the difference in rib movement between the upper and lower ribs during thoracic extension.

Describe the movements of the ribs during thoracic extension.

What is the relationship between thoracic extension and inhalation?