What does the T8 nerve control?
T1-T8 Differences Defined The T1-T4 thoracic sections control primarily chest muscles and organs, such as the heart and lungs. The T5 – T8 vertebrae affect the abdominal muscles, as well as some of the chest.
What does T8 spinal injury mean?
Discrepant lower thoracic vertebral and cord levels. The spinal vertebral and cord segmental levels become increasingly discrepant further down the spinal column. For example, a T8 vertebral injury will result in a T12 spinal cord or neurological level.
Is thoracic pain a red flag?
The majority of those presenting to orthopaedic spinal clinic with thoracic spine pain alone with no other red flag signs have no pathological cause. Thoracic pain is a widely accepted indicator (red flag) of potential serious spinal pathology.
What does T7 and T8 control?
T3, T4, and T5 feed into the chest wall and aid in breathing. T6, T7, and T8 can feed into the chest and/or down into the abdomen. T9, T10, T11, and T12 can feed into the abdomen and/or lower in the back.
Where is T8 in the spine?
thoracic vertebrae
The T8 vertebra is toward the lower (caudal) end of the twelve (12) thoracic vertebrae within the central, torso section of the spine. Like the other similar T2-9 thoracic vertebrae, the T8 consists of a larger, heart-shaped centrum (ventral body) and an increasingly large vertebral arch.
What is T8 paraplegia?
Areas of the spinal cord that result in paraplegia are the thoracic, lumbar or sacral regions. An injury to the upper thoracic (T1 to T8), which is approximately adjacent to the chest, often results in poor trunk control. This can include impairment in breathing.
When should I worry about thoracic back pain?
Pain that doesn’t get better after 2-4 weeks of treatment. Pain that is accompanied by severe stiffness in the morning. Changes to the shape of the spine, including the appearance of lumps or bumps. Pins and needles, numbness or weakness of the legs that is severe or gets worse over time.
Where is T8 in your back?
Where is the T7 and T8 on spine?
The T7 vertebra is located in the middle of the thoracic spinal column inferior to the T6 vertebra and superior to the T8 vertebra.
Where is T8 and T9 located?
Vertebral conditions The T8 vertebra, which is located between the T7 vertebra and the T9 vertebra, is one of 12 thoracic vertebrae. Between the vertebrae are protective pads of cartilage, called discs.