1- Anterior Abdominal Wall Flashcards
What are the reference planes of the abdomen?
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
What are the transverse planes of the abdomen?
Transpyloric Plane (L1) Subcostal Plane (L3) Transtubercle Plane (L5) Interspinous Plane (S2)
This transverse plane of the abdomen is at the level of the gall bladder fundus, pylorus, pancreatic neck, SMA origin, hepatic portal vein, root of transverse mesocolon, and hila of kidneys.
Transpyloric Plane (L1)
This transverse plane of the abdomen passes the inferior border of the 10th costal cartilage. It is at the level of the transverse colon.
Subcostal Plane (L3)
This transverse plane of the abdomen passes between the iliac tubercles at the level of the iliocecal junction.
Transtubercle Plane (L5)
This transverse plane of the abdomen is between the ASIS at the level of the appendix and sigmoid colon.
Interspinous Plane (S2)
The abdominopelvic cavity includes the abdomen and pelvis. This cavity lies between what?
Thoracic Diaphragm
Pelvic Diaphragm
***The Abdominal Cavity and Pelvic Cavity collectively make up the Abdominopelvic Cavity
The abdominopelvic cavity can extend as high as what intercostal space?
4th
The abdomen is separated from the pelvis by the imaginary border of the ________ _________.
Pelvic Inlet
What lines the Abdominopelvic Cavity?
Peritoneum
The anteriolateral abdominal wall is made up of mostly…
Muscle and Aponeurosis
What are the boundaries of the anteriolateral abdominal wall?
Upper 7-10 costal cartilages
Lower inguinal ligament and pelvic bones
What is the outer layer of the anteriolateral abdominal wall?
Skin, Camper’s Fascia, and Scarpa’s Fascia
Aponeurosis
The aponeurosis is tough and relatively thick because it’s made of several layers. It overlies/envelopes the rectus abdominis, forming the ________ ________.
Rectus Sheath
This is the fatty layer of superficial fascia in the anteriolateral abdominal wall.
Camper’s Fascia
This is the membranous underlying CT layer of superficial fascia in the anteriolateral abdominal wall.
Scarpa’s Fascia
Scarpa’s Fascia is continuous with _______ _______ of the perineum but fused with _______ _______ of the lower limb.
Colle’s Fascia
Fascia Lata
***Fluid cannot go from abdominal wall into leg but could flow into or out of superficial perineum!
This abdominal muscle runs in a downward medial direction and interdigitates with Serratus Anterior.
External Oblique M.
***Hands in pockets!
What is the origin of the External Oblique M.?
Outer surface of lower 6 ribs
What is the insertion of the External Oblique M.?
Aponeurosis and Linea Alba
Anterior Iliac Crest and Pubic Tubercle
The lower portion of the External Oblique M. is rolled under to make the _________ _________ that is attacked to the ASIS and Pubic Tubercle.
Inguinal Ligament
The lower portion of the External Oblique M. also makes the opening of the superficial _______ _______, and some is reflected under to make the _______ _______.
Inguinal Ring
Lacunar Ligament
What innervates the External Oblique M.?
Ventral Rami T7-12 of Intercostal Ns.
What are the actions of the External Oblique M.?
Compress abdomen
Increase intra-abdominal pressure
Move trunk
Retain posture
This muscle runs 90˚ from the External Oblique M.
Internal Oblique M.
***Hands in prayer!
What is the origin of the Internal Oblique M.?
Iliac Crest and some of Thoracolumbar Fascia
What is the insertion of the Internal Oblique M.?
Lower 10-12 ribs Aponeurosis Linea Alba Pubic Crest Lower part makes part of conjoint tendon (inguinal falx)
The Internal Oblique M. has some fibers that follow the spermatic cord to make the…
Cremasteric M.
For the Internal Oblique M., the _________ part splits to encompass the Rectus M. in the upper 3/4s. Otherwise, it all goes in from in the lower 4th.
Aponeurosis
What innervates the Internal Oblique M.?
T7-12 and L1