Locations and levels Flashcards
what vertebral level does the mediastinum start
T4
what place in the chest does the mediastinum lie
2/3 left of midsternal line
apex of heart location
5th left intercostal space on midclavicular line
base of heart location
points towards right shoulder, anterior to oesophagus
cardiopulmonary nerve plexus
T4
heart location
T5-T8 immediately in front of oesophagus
superior border of heart
2nd right costal cartilage- 3rd left costal cartilage
inferior border of heart
5th right costal cartilage- 5th left costal cartilage
Right border of heart
2nd right costal cartilage- 5th left costal cartilage
left border of heart
3rd right costal cartilage- 5th left costal cartilage
aortic valve location
2nd right ICS at sternal level
pulmonary valve location
2nd left ICS at sternal level
tricuspid valve location
4th L ICS at sternal border
mitral valve location
5th left ICS at midclavicular line
beginning and end of aortic arch
T4
bifurcation of abdominal aorta to common iliac arteries
L4