Vetebral Levels of Various Anatomical Structures Flashcards
1
Q
C4
A
Hyoid bone, bifurcation of common artery
2
Q
C5
A
Thyroid cartilage, carotid pulse palpated
3
Q
C6
A
Cricoid cartilage, start of trachae, start of esophagus
4
Q
T2
A
Sternal notch, arch of aorta
5
Q
T4
A
Sternal angle, junctino of superior
6
Q
T5-T7
A
Pulmonary hilum
7
Q
T8
A
Inferior vena cava (IVC) hiatus
8
Q
T9
A
Xiphisternal joint
9
Q
T10
A
Esophageal hiatus
10
Q
T11
A
Upper pole of left kidney
11
Q
T12
A
Aortic hiatus
12
Q
T12-L1
A
Duodenum
13
Q
T12*
A
Celiac artery, upper pole of right kidney
14
Q
L1
A
Superior mesenteric artery, end of spinal cord in adult (conus medullaris), and pia mater
15
Q
L2
A
Renal artery
