Upper Rib Movement EXPLAINED | Bananas and Oranges?

Upper Rib Movement EXPLAINED | Bananas and Oranges?

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The video tutorial explains the movement of the upper ribs and thoracic spine during flexion and extension. Using two oranges and a banana, the instructor demonstrates how the superior vertebra moves relative to the inferior vertebra, causing upsloping and downsloping. The tutorial also covers how ribs rotate anteriorly or posteriorly depending on the spine's position, with a focus on the upper thoracic spine. The demonstration highlights the importance of understanding these movements for comprehending thoracic spine mechanics.

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