Anatomical landmarks spine

Keyword

Anatomical landmarks spine, posterior landmarks

Anatomical landmarks spine

Spinous processes that provide useful posterior landmarks

(the protectlng spinous process of C7 is clearly visible and palpable)

T3 spinous process : At the level of the line connecting the two scapular spines
T7 spinous process : At the level of the line connecting the inferior angles of both scapulae
T12 spinous process : Just below the twlfth rib
L4 spinous process : At the level of the line connecting the summits of the iliac crests
S2 spinous process : At the level of the line connecting the posterior superior iliac spines

(recognized by small skin depressions directly over the iliac spines)

Reference

THIEME Atlas of Anatomy General Anatomy, and Musculoskeletal system,

General Anatomy-3. Surface Anatomy of the Body, Landmarks and Reference Lines, p.31