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1
Q

Identify on skeleton bony landmarks of the thoracic region including thoracic vertebrae, sternum, ribs.

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2
Q

name some of the important surface landmark vertebrae:

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C7 - (vertebrae prominent) first palpable spinous process

T2 - superior angle of the scapula

T3 - the root of the spine of the scapula

T7 - the inferior angle of the scapula

T12 - the midpoint between the inferior angle of the scapula and the top of the iliac bone along the scapular line

L4 - highest point at the iliac crest

3
Q

Identify surface markings of bony landmarks

–jugular notch,

  • sternal angle
  • xiphisternum,
  • costal margins,
  • thoracic vertebral levels.
A

Jugular notch - T2/3

the sternal angle - T4/5

Xiphisternal joint- T8/9

– Xiphisternum - T9

4
Q

what is the order of the vertebrae?

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C1-7 (cervical)

T1-12 (thoracic)

L1-5 (lumbar)

S1-5 (sacrum)