Vertebral landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
Sternal angle
Bifurcation of trachea
Arch of aorta are all found where?
A
T4-T5 intervertebral disc
2
Q
Lumbar Enlargement
A
T3 - L1
3
Q
Cervical Enlargement
A
C3 - T1
4
Q
Hyoid bone
A
C3 vertebra
5
Q
Thyroid gland
A
C6-T1 vertebra
6
Q
Convergence of common iliac veins
A
L5 vertebra
7
Q
Xiphosternal joint (Xiphoid Process)
A
T9 vertebra
8
Q
Bifurcation of abdominal aorta
A
L4 vertebra
9
Q
Left crus of diaphragm
A
L1-L2 vertebra
10
Q
Right crus of diaphragm
16.
A
L1-L3 vertebra
11
Q
Right and left dome of diaphragm at max expiration
A
T9 vertebra
5th rib, 5th intercostal space,
12
Q
Sternum proper
A
T5-T9 vertebra
13
Q
Sternoclavicular joint
A
T1 vertebra
14
Q
Vertebra prominens
A
C7 vertebra
15
Q
Inferior mesenteric artery and the Lower border of 10th rib are both found where?
A
L3 vertebra
