Abdomen Final (2%)

Question 1

The abdomen is a ___ chamber extending from the inferior margin of the thorax to the pelvis.

Answer 1

cylindrical

Question 2

What is the superior boundary of the abdomen?

Answer 2

Diaphram

Question 3

What is the inferior boundary of the abdomen?

Answer 3

Pelvic inlet

Question 4

What forms the posterior boundary of the abdomen?

Answer 4

Posterior abdominal wall

Question 5

What muscle makes up the anterior wall of the abdomen?

Answer 5

Rectus abdominis

Question 6

Origin of the rectus abdominis?

Answer 6

O: Pubic symphysis and pubic crest

Question 7

Insertion of the rectus abdominis?

Answer 7

I: Xiphoid process, costal cartilages of ribs 5–7

Question 8

What is the action of the rectus abdominis?

Answer 8

Flexes trunk, compresses abdominal viscera

Question 9

What is the primary function of the inguinal canal?

Answer 9

Passageway through abdominal wall for reproductive segments

Question 10

Functions of Abdominal wall?

Answer 10

Visceral Protection & Breathing

Question 11

___ occur when intestines pass through Inguinal canal

Answer 11

Hernias