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