Spinal levels Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for C1
A
Atlas
2
Q
What is another name for C2
A
Axis
3
Q
Where is the larynx between?
A
C3-C6
4
Q
How many cervical vertebrae are there?
A
7
5
Q
How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
A
12
6
Q
How many lumbar vertebrae are there
A
5
7
Q
How many sacral vertebrae are there?
A
5
8
Q
At what level does the trachea bifurcate?
A
T4 or T5
9
Q
At what level is the oesophageal hiatus?
A
T10
10
Q
At what level do the kidneys extend from?
A
T12 - L3
11
Q
At what level do the ureters extend from?
A
L1 - L5
12
Q
At what level does the rectum start at?
A
S3
13
Q
At what ribs do the breasts extend from ?
A
Rib 2 to Rib 6
14
Q
At which level is the hyoid bone found?
A
C3
15
Q
At which level is the top of aortic arch found?
A
T3/4
16
Q
How many Coccygeal vertebrae are there?
A
4 but they are fused together to form the cocyx?
