Abdomen LO's Flashcards
Name the Boundaries of the Abdomen ?
ANT (the abdominal wall), POST (veterbral column), SUP (diaphragm) INF (pelvic inlet)
Where is the pelvic inlet?
Plane that extends from pubic symphysis to the lumbar spine
Are there definite boundaries for the wall of abdomen?
no, they are INDEFINITE
What are the functions of the ANT abdominal wall?
support trunk, support abdominal viscera, manage intra-abdominal pressure during respiration, moves trunk, maintains posture.
Layers of ANT wall sup to deep
Skin -> superficial adipose/fascia -> muscles and facia -> extraperotoneal adipose -> peritoneum.
What spinal levels innervate the skin of the abdomen?
T7-T12
What spinal level innervates skin of the umbilical
T10
What are the two layers of superficial fascia beneath the skin ? SUP to DEEP
Campers (thick and fatty), Scarpa: (thin and can suture it.)
Name the 4 abdominal muscles from SUP to DEEP and its orientation
1) EXT abdominal oblique (SUP-LAT to INF medial)
2) INT abdominal oblique (INF-LAT to SUP-Medial)
3) Transverse abdominis (Transverse)
4) Rectus abdominis (6 pack)
Function of the 4 abdominal muscles
EAO= lateral flexion and increase intra-abd-pressure
IAO= Lateral flexion/rotation & compress/support abdominal viscera
TA= compress/support abdominal viscera
RA= flexion of trunk & compress/support abdominal viscera
Innervation of External Abdominal Oblique
T7-T11 & T12 (subcostal)
Innervation of Internal Abdominal Oblique
T7-T11 & T12 (subcostal) & L1 spinal nerve
Innervation of Transverse abdominis
T6-T11 & T12 (subcostal) & L1 (spinal nerve)
Innervation of Rectus Abdominis
T6-T11 & T12 (subcostal)
What is the “bulk” or main abdominal cavity known as?
Greater sac
What is the smaller portion of the peritoneal cavity known as
Lesser Sac
Where is the lesser sac
posterior to the stomach
Which is a diverticulum greater or lesser sac?
Lesser sac
What is also called the “omental bursa”
Lesser sac
Where is the Greater and lesser omentum located?
Greater: hangs off the greater curvature over all the intestines
Lesser: is near lesser curvature of stomach
Gastrophrenic ligament attaches where?
stomach to diaphragm
Gastrosplenic ligament attaches where?
Stomach to spleen
Gastrocolic ligament attaches to?
stomach to transverse colon
Hepatogastric ligament attaches to?
liver to stomach
Hepatodueodenal ligament attaches to ?
liver to duodenum
Where is the falciform, round, coronary and L/R triangular ligaments found?
Liver
What is the peritoneal cavity filled with
Serous fluid
What is intraperitoneal organs
organs that develop inside the peritoneal cavity
What two things classify intraperitoneal organs?
enclosed by visceral peritoneum & its suspended by mesentery
Name two types of retroperitoneal
Primary and secondary retroperitoneal
Define Primary retroperitoneal and what organs are they?
Kidneys & suprarenal glands; because they developed posterior to peritoneal cavity “retro” behind.
What never had a mesentery ?
kidneys and suprarenal glands (primary retroperitoneal)
Define secondary retroperitoneal? & the organs
were previously intra, but messentary fused during development. (Duodenum, ascending and desending colon, pancreas, rectum)
Where is a possible site for infections to develop? And what type of organs can get them.
parabolic gutters of (secondary retroperitoneal)
Above Arcuate line is there a posterior rectus sheath?
Yes
below Arcuate line is there a posterior rectus sheath?
NO
What does arcuate line delineate?
transition between the posterior rectus sheath & the transversalis fascia
(Between unbilucus and Pubic symphysis and it’s where post rectus sheath ends and all we have behind rectus and absominis is transversalis fascia)
Why do we need an arcuate line? passageway?
for the inferior epigastric vessel
Is the inguinal canal SUP of INF to inguinal ligament?
INF and more medial
Whats in the inguinal canal ?
Male: spermaticord
Female: Round ligament
What is homolog to ductus deferens?
round ligament
What landmark does inguinal canal attach to ?
ASIS
What is the center point for the 4 quadrants of the abdomen?
The Umbilicus
What are the two types of hernias?
Indirect and direct hernia
What is the most common type of hernia ?
Indirect
What is a direct inguinal hernia?
where abdominal contents protrude through weakened abdominal wall. Pass through the deep inguinal ring but NOT superficial inguinal ring
Which is non-congenital, indirect or direct hernia ?
Direct
Which is congenital indirect or direct hernia?
in-direct hernia