Anatomy — Surface Landmarks

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This deck includes 18 flashcards covering spine approximate, approximate surface, scapular landmarks, and related concepts. Use it to review key ideas, focus on weak cards, and prepare for your exam with StudyLess.

1. 01

   Scapula — position and rib span?

   Posterolateral upper thorax; extends from the 2nd to 7th ribs.

2. 02

   Scapula — what part lies at the top of the shoulder?

   Acromion process.

3. 03

   Scapular spine — course from the acromion process?

   Medially and slightly downward to the medial border.

4. 04

   Which scapular landmarks can be palpated?

   Most of the outline, medial border, and inferior angle.

5. 05

   8th rib — position relative to the scapula?

   Just below the scapula’s inferior angle.

6. 06

   How are the lower ribs identified on the back?

   By counting downward from the 8th rib.

7. 07

   Iliac crest — location and form?

   A curved bony ridge lying below the waist.

8. 08

   What is the anterior end of the iliac crest?

   Anterior superior iliac spine.

9. 09

   Posterior superior iliac spine — surface landmark?

   A shallow dimple above the buttock, about 5 cm from the median plane.

10. 10

    Sacrum — position relative to the posterior dimples?

    Between the right and left dimples.

11. 11

    How many sacral spines are usually palpable in the median plane?

    Three.

12. 12

    Coccyx — surface position?

    Between the buttocks in the median plane.

13. 13

    C7 spine — where is it readily palpable?

    At the root of the neck.

14. 14

    C2 spine — approximate surface level?

    About 5 cm below the external occipital protuberance.

15. 15

    T3 spine — approximate surface level?

    At the level of the spine of the scapula.

16. 16

    T3 vs. T7 — which scapular landmarks do they indicate?

    T3 aligns with the scapular spine; T7 aligns with the inferior angle.

17. 17

    L4 spine — approximate surface level?

    At the level of the iliac crest.

18. 18

    S2 spine — approximate surface level?

    At the level of the posterior superior iliac spine.