Vertebral Levels Flashcards
0
Q
Thyroid cartilage,carotid pulse palpated
A
C5
1
Q
Hyoid bone,bifurcation of common carotid artery
A
C3-4
2
Q
Cricoid cartilage,start of trachea,start of esophagus
A
C6
3
Q
Sternal notch,arch of aorta
A
T2
4
Q
Sternal angle,junction of superior and inferior mediastinum,bifurcation of trachea
A
T4
5
Q
Pulmonary hilum
A
T5-7
6
Q
Inferior vena cava hiatus
A
T8
7
Q
Xiphisternal joint
A
T9
8
Q
Esophageal hiatus
A
T10
9
Q
Aortic hiatus,
Celiac artery,upper pole left kidney
A
T12
10
Q
Duodenum
A
T12-L1
11
Q
Superior mesenteric artery,upper pole of right kidney,end of spinal cord in ADULT(conus medullaris) and pia mater
A
L1
12
Q
Renal artery
A
L2
13
Q
End of spinal cord in NEWBORN, inferior mesenteric artery,umbilicus
A
L3
14
Q
Iliac crest,bifurcation of abdominal aorta
A
L4
