Landmarks Of The Spine Flashcards
1
Q
C2, C3
A
Gonion (angle of mandible)
2
Q
C3, C4
A
Hyoid bone
3
Q
C5
A
Thyroid cartilage
4
Q
C7, T1
A
Vertebra prominens
5
Q
T1
A
Approx. 2 in (5cm) above level of jugular notch
6
Q
T2, T3
A
Level of jugular notch
7
Q
T4, T5
A
Level of sternal notch
8
Q
T7
A
Level of inferior angles of scapulae
9
Q
T9, T10
A
Level of xiphoid process
10
Q
L2, L3
A
Inferior costal margin
11
Q
L4, L5
A
Level of most superior aspect of iliac crests
12
Q
S1, S2
A
Level of anterior superior iliac spines (ASISs)
13
Q
Coccyx
A
Level of pubic symphysis and greater trochanters
14
Q
C1
A
Mastoid tip
