Surface anatomy and corresponding vertebral level Flashcards by Andrea Almaraz

Q

Hyoid bone

A

C3/C4

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Thyroid cartilage

A

C4/C5

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Cricoid cartilage

A

C6

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Q

Sternal notch

A

T2/T3

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Sternal angle

A

T4/T5

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Q

Xiphoid process

A

T9

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Umbilicus

A

L3/L4

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Pubic mound/pubis symphysis

A

tip of coccyx

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Internal anatomy and corresponding vertebral level

T4/T5/ sternal angle

A

carina, superior vena cava

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Q

Internal anatomy and corresponding vertebral level

T8

A

IVC passes through diaphragm

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Q

Internal anatomy and corresponding vertebral level

T9

A

esophagus passes through diaphragm

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Q

Internal anatomy and corresponding vertebral level

L1/L2

A

spinal cord ends

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Internal anatomy and corresponding vertebral level

T12 – L3

A

right and left kidneys

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Internal anatomy and corresponding vertebral level

L4

A

abdominal aorta bifurcates into right and left common iliac arteries

also the approximate location of the iliac crest

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Internal anatomy and corresponding vertebral level

L5

A

IVC bifurcates (really, the left and right common iliac veins merge to
form the IVC)

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