Abdominal anatomy Flashcards
1
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What structures lie behind the rectus abdominus below the arcuate line?
A
Transversalis fascia and peritoneum (all aponeuroses are anterior at this level)
2
Q
What are the layers of the adrenal cortex and their products?
A
Zone Glomerulosa (outermost) - mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
Zona Fasciculate (middle) - glucocorticoids, mainly cortisol
Zona Reticularis (inside) - androgens, mainly DHEA
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