Landmarks Flashcards
Thorax Cranial or Proximal Landmark
manubrium sterni
Abdomen Cranial or Proximal Landmark
3 rib spaces cranial to xyphoid
Shoulder Cranial or Proximal Landmark
mid-body scapula
Humerus Cranial or Proximal Landmark
shoulder joint
Elbow Cranial or Proximal Landmark
mid-shaft humerus
Radius/Ulna Cranial or Proximal Landmark
elbow joint
Carpus Cranial or Proximal Landmark
mid-shaft radius
Metacarpus Cranial or Proximal Landmark
carpal joint
Pelvis Cranial or Proximal Landmark
wings of ilium
Pelvis, VD flexed Cranial or Proximal Landmark
wings of ilium
Pelvis, VD extended Cranial or Proximal Landmark
wings of ilium
Femur Cranial or Proximal Landmark
coxofemoral joint
Stifle Cranial or Proximal Landmark
Mid-shaft femur
Tibia/fibula Cranial or Proximal Landmark
stifle joint
Tarsus Cranial or Proximal Landmark
mid-shaft tibia
Metatarsus Cranial or Proximal Landmark
tarsal joint
Cervical vertebrae Cranial or Proximal Landmark
base of skull
Thorax Caudal or Distal Landmark
1/2 way between xiphoid and last rib
Abdomen Caudal or Distal Landmark
greater trochanter
Shoulder Caudal or Distal Landmark
mid-shaft humerus