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56 The abdomen and pelvis

(a)

2

5
Nipple

10

L4

(b)

Fig. 42◊(a) Boundaries,
X's mark the outline of the liver which reaches from bony landmarks and
the 5th intercostal space R to the 5th intercostal space L
in mid clavicular line, and lower margin 10th rib vertebral levels of the
abdomen. (b) The surface
The aorta bifurcates at L4 which is in line with the markings of the liver and
iliac crests aorta.