Topography Review - Positioning and Procedures Flashcards
Cervical region- C1:
Mastoid tip
Cervical region- C2, C3:
Gonion
Cervical region- C5:
thyroid cartilage
Cervical region- C7:
Vertebra prominens
Thoracic region - T1:
2 inches above sternal notch
Thoracic region - T2, T3:
Level of manubrial notch and superior margin of scapula
Thoracic region - T4, T5:
Level of sternal angle
Thoracic region - T7:
Level of inferior angle of scapula
Thoracic region - T10:
Level of xiphoid tip
Lumbar region - L3:
Costal margin
Lumbar region - L3, L4:
Level of umbilicus
Lumbar region - L4:
Level of superiormost aspect of iliac crest
Sacrum and pelvic region - S1:
Level of anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Sacrum and pelvic region - Coccyx:
Level of pubic symphysis and greater trochanters