Panjabi M M, Takata K, Goel V, Federico D, Oxland T, Duranceau J, Krag M
Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1991 Aug;16(8):888-901. doi: 10.1097/00007632-199108000-00006.
This study details the quantitative three-dimensional surface anatomy of thoracic vertebrae based on a study of 144 vertebrae. The thoracic spine was found to have three distinct regions: upper, middle, and lower segments. The two end segments appear to be transitional zones toward cervical and lumbar regions. The middle zone (T3 to T9) is of utmost importance due to the presence of the combination of narrow spinal canal and critical vascular supply. Means and standard errors of the means for linear, angular, and area dimensions of vertebral bodies, spinal canal, pedicle, pars articularis, spinous and transverse processes, and rib articulations are provided for all thoracic vertebrae. This information is necessary for constructing accurate mathematical models of the human spine. It will also provide a better understanding of the spine, and allow for a more precise clinical and surgical management of spinal problems.
本研究基于对144块胸椎的研究，详细阐述了胸椎的三维定量表面解剖结构。研究发现胸椎有三个不同区域：上段、中段和下段。两个末端区域似乎是向颈椎和腰椎区域的过渡区。中段（T3至T9）由于椎管狭窄和关键血管供应的组合而至关重要。提供了所有胸椎椎体、椎管、椎弓根、关节突、棘突和横突以及肋骨关节的线性、角度和面积尺寸的平均值及平均值的标准误差。这些信息对于构建准确的人体脊柱数学模型是必要的。它还将有助于更好地了解脊柱，并实现对脊柱问题更精确的临床和手术管理。
