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Vertebral Landmarks
Some landmarks to help you find a vertebral level. Be sure to randomize.
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Medical
Graduate
09/29/2009
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Term
Base of the nose
 Definition
C1
Term
Teeth (mouth closed)
 Definition
C2
Term
Mandible
 Definition
C3
Term
Hyoid bone
 Definition
C3
Term
Thyroid cartilage
 Definition
C5-C6
Term

Cricoid cartilage

 

(a landmark you have to palpate for, this is not useful.)

 Definition
C6-C7
Term
Jugular notch
 Definition
T2-T3
Term
Sternal Angle
 Definition
T4-T5
Term
Xiphosternal Joint
 Definition
T9
Term
Dome of diaphragm
 Definition
T9
Term

Umbilicus

 

 

 

 

bellay buttan

 Definition
L3-L4
Term

Illiac Crest

 

 Definition
L4
Term

ASIS

 

Anterior-superior Iliac spine

 Definition
S2
Term

Pubic symphysis

 

 

 

Because that just jumps right out at you, right?

 Definition
Coxxyx
Term
Superior angle of the scapula
 Definition
T2
Term
Base of the spine of the scapula
 Definition
T3
Term
Inferior angle of the scapula
 Definition
T9
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