1 Anterior Abdominal Wall Flashcards
What line separates the hypochondrium/epigastric from the urachus/flank
Rib 10
What line separates the urachus from the pubic area
Iliac tubercle
What level is the transpyloric plane
L1
What is at the transpyloric plane
Level of gallbladder fundus, pylorus, pancreatic neck, superior mesenteric artery, hepatic portal v, root of transverse mesocolon, and hila of kidneys
What level is the subcostal plane
L3
What level is the transtubercle plane
L5
What level is the interspinous plane
S2
What is the line between the abdominal and pelvic cavity
Pelvic inlet (top of pubic symphisis)
What is the fatty portion of the abdomen
Campers fascia
What is found behind the fatty portion of the abdomen
Scarpa’s fascia
Scarpa’s fascia connects to ________________ but is not continuous
Fascia lata
Scarpa’s fascia is continuous and open to what
Colle’s fascia
What direction does the external oblique run
Downward
What does the external oblique muscle run with
Serratus anterior
What is the origin of the external oblique
Lower 6 ribs
What is the insertion of the external oblique muscle
Aponeurosis and linea alba as well as anterior iliac crest and pubic tubercle
What is the innervation of the external oblique muscle
Vetnral rami of T7-12
What is the action of the external oblique muscle
Compress abdomen and increase intra-abdominal pressure and moves trunk and retains posture
The tendons of what muscle forms the inguinal ligament
External oblique muscle
What direction does the internal oblique muscle run
Upward from the flanks
What is the origin of the internal oblique muscle
Iliac crest and some of the thoracolumbar fascia