Vertebral level Flashcards
1
Q
Hyoid bone
A
C3
2
Q
Bifurcation of common carotid artery
A
C4
3
Q
Thyroid cartilage
Carotid pulse palpated
A
C5
4
Q
Cricoid cartilage
Start of trachea
Start of esophagus
A
C6
5
Q
Sternal notch
Arch of aorta
A
T2
6
Q
Sternal angle
Junction of superior and inferior mediastinum
Bifurcation of trachea
A
T4
7
Q
Pulmonary hilum
A
T5-7
8
Q
IVC hiatus
A
T8
9
Q
Xiphisternal joint
A
T9
10
Q
Esophageal hiatus
A
T10
11
Q
Aortic hiatus
A
T12
12
Q
Duodenum
A
T12-L1
13
Q
Celiac artery
Upper pole of kidney
A
T12
14
Q
SMA
Upper pole of R. Kidney
End of spinal cord in adults (Conus medullaris) and pia mater
A
L1
15
Q
Renal artery
A
L2