4.1 Skeletal and Surface Anatomy of the Abdomen

Question 1

Identify Xiphoid process of sternum

Answer 1

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Question 2

Identify the Costal margin

Answer 2

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Question 3

Identify the Pubic symphysis

Answer 3

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Question 4

Identify segments of the Hip bone

Answer 4

1. Pubic crest
2. Pubic tubercle
3. Pectineal line
4. Arcuate line
5. Anterior superior iliac spine
6. Iliac crest

Question 5

Identify Tendinous intersections

Answer 5

Horizontal separations of rectus abdomens.

Question 6

Identify the Linea alba

Answer 6

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Question 7

Identify the Rectus adominis, their attachment/function, and neurovasculature.

Answer 7

Origin: Pubic symphasis. Insertion: xyphoid process and costal cartilages 5-7.
Function: flex the trunk.
Innervation: Intercostal nerves (T7-T11) and Subcostal nerve (T12)
Arterial supplies: superior epigastric a., intercostal aa., subcostal a., inferior epigastric a.

Question 8

Identify the Semilunar line

Answer 8

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