Vertebral levels and surface anatomy

Question 1

Bifurcation of common carotid artery

Answer 1

C3

Question 2

Vertebra prominens

Answer 2

C7

Question 3

Highest point of lung apex

Answer 3

T1

Question 4

Jugular (sternal) notch

Answer 4

T2

Question 5

Sternal angle

Answer 5

T4

Question 6

Trachea birfucates

Answer 6

T4

Question 7

Arch of aorta begins and ends

Answer 7

T4

Question 8

Division between superior and inferior mediastinum

Answer 8

T4

Question 9

Body of sternum

Answer 9

T5-T9

Question 10

Heart

Answer 10

T5-T9

Question 11

Inferior angle of scapula

Answer 11

T7

Question 12

Inferior vena cava passes through diaphragm

Answer 12

T8

Question 13

Oesphageal hiatus

Answer 13

T10

Question 14

Aortic opening (also where the thoracic duct and azygos vein pass through diaphragm)

Answer 14

T12

Question 15

Iliac crest

Answer 15

L4/L5

Question 16

Aorta bifurcates into common iliac arteries

Answer 16

L4/L5

Question 17

At what dermatome is the umbilicus?

Answer 17

T10 (vertebral level L3-L4)

Question 18

At what dermatome is the nipple?

Answer 18

T4

Question 19

Thyroid cartilage

Answer 19

C4-C5

Question 20

Cricoid cartilage

Answer 20

C6

Question 21

Which rib does the horizontal fissure follow?

Answer 21

Rib 4

Question 22

Which ribs do the oblique fissures follow?

Answer 22

Ribs 6

Question 23

Level of aortic arch

Answer 23

T4