Abdomen Flashcards
Level of subcostal plane
L3
Level of transtubercular plane
L5
Level of transumbilical plane
L3/4
Viscera in the right hypochondriac region
Pylorus of stomach, part of right lobe of liver, gall bladder, right kidney
Viscera in the epigastric region
Liver, stomach, duodenum, pancreas
Viscera in left hypochondriac region
Stomach, left kidney
Viscera in right lumbar region
Ascending colon
Viscera in umbilical region
Small intestines
Viscera in left lumbar region
Descending colon
Viscera in right inguinal region
Cecum, appendix
Viscera in hypogastric region
Sigmoid colon
Viscera in left inguinal region
Descending colon
Superior abdominal boundary
Diaphragm
Inferior abdominal boundary
Pelvic inlet
Anterolateral abdominal boundary
Musculo-aponeurotic abdominal wall
Posterior abdominal boundary
Lumbar vertebrae
Which dermatomes supply the skin superior to umbilicus
T7-9
Which dermatomes supply the umbilicus
T10
Which dermatomes and nerves supply the skin inferior to umbilicus
T11-12
Iliohypogastric nerve L1
Ilioinguinal nerve L1
Which dermatomes supply the suprapubic region
L1