Table 2 Cervical transverse process level where the line drawn from the cricoid cartilage passes and its distribution by gender
From: The importance of the cricoid cartilage as an anatomic land mark of cervical level
Cervical vertebral level | n (%) | Distance between cricoid line and transverse protrusions (mm) | Distance between transverse protrusions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
C5–C6 | 58 (34.1%) | 5.27 ± 3.5 | 10.70 ± 2.05 |
C6 | 17 (%10) | ||
C6–C7 | 95 (55.9%) | 4.33 ± 3.45 | 10.04 ± 2.21 |