Landmarks of abdomen

Question 1

Suprasternal notch

Answer 1

Superior surface of the manubrium of the sternum, between the medial portion of the right and left clavicle in the midline.

Question 2

Sternal angle

Answer 2

Is formed by the junction of the manubrium with the body of sternum at the level of the second costal cartilage, in the midline.

Question 3

Xiphisternum

Answer 3

The inferior portion of sternum, in the midline.

Question 4

Sternoclavicular joint

Answer 4

The joint formed by the manubrium sterni and the first costal cartilage articulating with the manubrium and the clavicle.

Question 5

Acromioclavicular joint

Answer 5

Is formed by the articulation of the lateral end of the clavicle and the acromion process of the scapula (shoulder blade).

Question 6

Lower costal margin

Answer 6

The lowest point of the rib cage

Question 7

Iliac crest

Answer 7

The superior border of the ilium (highest point of the pelvis), in the coronal plane.

Question 8

Anterior superior iliac spine

Answer 8

Anterior point of the iliac crest

Question 9

Posterior superior iliac spine

Answer 9

Posterior point of the iliac crest.

Question 10

Symphysis Pubis

Answer 10

Is the joint between two pubic bones with a pad of fibro cartilage.

Question 11

Greater trochanter

Answer 11

Is the lateral prominence of the femur in the coronal plane.