Inetrnal Landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
Aortic arch
A
2.5 cm below jugular notch
2
Q
Aortic bifurcation
A
L4-L5
3
Q
Carina
A
T4-T5 sternal angle
4
Q
Carotid bifurcation
A
Upper border of thyroid cartilage
5
Q
Celiac trunk
A
4cm above transpyloric plane
6
Q
Circle of Willis
A
Suprasellar cistern
7
Q
Common iliac vein bifurcation
A
Upper margin of sacroiliac joint
8
Q
Conus medullaris
A
T12-L1,L2
9
Q
Heart-apex
A
5th intercostal space, left midclicular line
10
Q
Heart-base
A
Level or 2nd and 3rd costal cartilages behind sternum
11
Q
Inferior mesentaric artery
A
4cm above bifurcation of abdominal aorta
12
Q
Inferior vena cava
A
L5
13
Q
Portal vein
A
Posterior to pancreatic neck
14
Q
Renal artieries
A
Anterior to L1, inferior to superior mesenteric artery
15
Q
Superior mesenteric artery
A
2cm above transpyloric plane
