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Vertebral Landmarks
Vertebral landmarks for radiographic positioning
| Vertebrae | Landmark |
|---|---|
| C1 | Mastoid tip |
| C2-C3 | Gonion |
| C3-C4 | Hyoid bone |
| C5 | Thyroid cartilage |
| C7-T1 | Vertebral Prominens |
| T1 | ~2" above Jugular Notch |
| T2-T3 | Jugular Notch |
| T4-T5 | Sternal Angle |
| T7 | Inferior Scapular Angle |
| T9-T10 | Xiphoid Process |
| L2-L3 | Inferior Costal Margin |
| L4-L5 | Superiormost Iliac Crest |
| S1-S2 | Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) |
| Coccyx | Pubic Symphysis/Greater Trochanters |