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VertebralLevels PDF
VertebralLevels PDF
Vertebral Levels
2011 - 2012
Landmarks and internal structures found at various vertebral levels.
Vertebral
Landmark Internal Significance
Level
• Bifurcation of common carotid artery.
C3 Hyoid bone
• Heart
T5-9 Body of sternum
T7 Inferior angle of scapula
• Inferior vena cava passes through
T8 diaphragm
T9 Xiphisternal junction
• Costal slips of diaphragm
T9-L3 Costal margin