Abdominal plane Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the transpyloric plane also known as?
Addison�s Plane
Where does the transpyloric plane pass anteriorly?
Tip of the 9th costal cartilage
Where does the transpyloric plane pass posteriorly?
Lower border of the body of L1 vertebra
What anatomical landmarks does the transpyloric plane lie between?
Jugular notch and symphysis pubis
How far below the xiphisternal joint is the transpyloric plane?
About one hand�s breadth
What abdominal viscera correspond to the transpyloric plane?
Pylorus of stomach, hila of kidneys
Where does the subcostal plane pass anteriorly?
Lowest borders of costal cartilages of the 10th rib
Where does the subcostal plane pass posteriorly?
Body of L3 vertebra
Where is the subcostal plane located?
Immediately below the costal margins
What does the transumbilical plane pass through?
Umbilicus (navel)
At what level does the transumbilical plane lie?
Intervertebral disc between L3 and L4 vertebrae
What does the intertubercular plane join?
Tubercles of the iliac crests
Where is the intertubercular plane palpable?
5 cm posterior to the anterior superior iliac spines
Where does the intertubercular plane pass through?
Upper part of the body of L5 vertebra
What do the right and left vertical planes connect?
Midpoint of clavicle to midinguinal point
