Anatomy Flashcards
Vertebral level of larynx?
C4-6
Vertebral level of xiphisternum?
T10
Vertebral level of umbilicus?
L3-4
Vertebral level of thyroid cartilage?
C4
Level of first palpable spinous process?
C7
Level of most prominent spinous process?
T1
Vertebral level of root of scapular spine?
T3
Vertebral level of inferior angle of scapula?
T7
Vertebral level of iliac crest?
L4
Vertebral level of dimples at top of buttocks?
S2
Average length of adult male vertebral column?
71cm
Average length of adult female vertebral column?
61cm
Average length of adult male c-spine?
12.5cm
Average length of adult male t-spine?
28cm
Average length of adult male l-spine?
18cm
Average length of adult male sacrum+coccyx?
12.5cm
Landmark for T3 posteriorly?
Medial part of root of scapular spine
Landmark for T7 posteriorly?
Spinous process at level of inferior angle of scapula (hands by sides)
Landmark for L4 posteriorly?
Superior aspect of iliac crests (Tuffner’s line)
Visceral landmarks at C5?
Start of oesophagus
Larynx (C4-6)
Visceral landmarks at C7?
Apex of lung
Visceral landmarks at T3?
Aorta reaches spine
Carina
Visceral landmarks at T4?
End of aortic arch
Upper heart border
Visceral landmarks at T8?
Lower border of heart
Visceral landmarks at T10?
Lower border of lung
Cardia of stomach
Visceral landmarks at T12?
Lowest level of pleura
Pylorus
Visceral landmarks at L1?
Hilum of kidney
Visceral landmarks at L2?
Termination of spinal cord
Visceral landmarks at L3?
Lower border of kidney
Visceral landmarks at L4?
Aortic bifurcation
Visceral landmarks at L5?
Start of IVC