What is a T1 bone?
The T1 vertebra is the first (uppermost) of the twelve (12) thoracic vertebrae that make up the central and largest section of the spinal column between the lumbar vertebrae below and the cervical vertebrae above. While larger than the C7 vertebra above it, the T1 is the smallest of the thoracic vertebrae.
What is the function of T1?
T1 vertebrae: the medial side of the forearm, and flexes the wrist. T2 vertebrae: the posterior aspect of the upper arms.
What does T1 vertebrae control?
The thoracic spine has 12 nerve roots (T1 to T12) on each side of the spine that branch from the spinal cord and control motor and sensory signals mostly for the upper back, chest, and abdomen.
Where is a T1 fracture located?
Compression fractures of the spine usually occur at the bottom part of the thoracic spine (T11 and T12) and the first vertebra of the lumbar spine (L1). Compression fractures of the spine generally occur from too much pressure on the vertebral body.
Where is C8 and T1?
C8 and T1 supply the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve via the medial cord of the brachial plexus, arising between the neck and proximal upper extremity (Fig. 2).
What nerves are at T1?
T1 and T2 (top two thoracic nerves) feed into nerves that go into the top of the chest as well as into the arm and hand. T1 is also part of the Brachial Plexus. T3, T4, and T5 feed into the chest wall and aid in breathing….Function.
| T1–T6 | Intercostals and trunk above the waist |
|---|---|
| T7–L1 | Abdominal muscles |
Where do I find my T1?
Locating T1: The First Thoracic Vertebra TIP: Place your hand on the back of your neck and see if you can identify C7 and T1 by moving your neck and identify which of the vertebrae move the most. Try this on a colleague.
Where is C7 located?
The C7 is located in the spinal column inferior to the 6th cervical (C6) vertebra and superior to the first thoracic (T1) vertebra.