Commonly Used Landmarks

Question 1

At the same level as the sternal angle (Angle of Louis) and can be palpated inferior to the clavicle.

Answer 1

2nd Rib

Question 2

At the same level as the nipples in males

Answer 2

4th Intercostal Space

Question 3

The most prominent spinous process on the posterior median line of the neck

Answer 3

Spinous Process of 7th Cervical Vertebra

Question 4

At the intersection of the posterior median line (PML) and the line connecting the medial ends of the two spines of the scapulae , when the subject is standing upright, with arms by the sides.

Answer 4

Spinous Process of the 3rd Thoracic Vertebra

Question 5

At the intersection of the posterior median line (PML) and the line connecting the medial ends of the two inferior angles of the scapulae , when the subject is standing upright, with arms by the sides.

Answer 5

Spinous Process of the 7th Thoracic Vertebra

Question 6

On the posterior midline, at the same level as the midpoint of the line connecting the inferior angle of the scapula with the highest point of the iliac crest, when the subject is standing upright with arms by the sides.

Answer 6

Spinous Process of the 12th Thoracic Vertebra

Question 7

At the intersection of the posterior median line (PML) and the line connecting the highest points of the two iliac crests.

Answer 7

Spinous Process of the 4th Thoracic Vertebra

Question 8

At the intersection of the line connecting the inferior borders of the two posterior superior iliac spines (PSISs) and the posterior median line (PML)

Answer 8

Spinous Process of the 2nd Thoracic Vertebra

Question 9

Level with the two sacral cornu superior to the coccyx, on the posterior median line

Answer 9

Sacral Hiatus

Answer 10

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