Abdominal Wall Flashcards
Linea alba
line of fibrous tissue that divides the abdominal wall that runs from the sternum to the public symphysis
Subcutaneous tissue is ______ to the muscle layer of the abdominal wall
anterior
What makes up the superficial fascia of the abdominal wall?
subcutaneous tissue
What is Camper’s fascia? What does it contain?
directly beneath skin; first layer of subcutaneous tissue; contains vessels and nerves
What is Scarpas fascia? What does it contain?
deep fascia; membranous layer; contains fat and fibrous tissue
Name the muscles of the abdominal wall from most superficial
external oblique, internal oblique, transversus abdominus
Which muscle is seen posterior to the kidney?
Psoas and quadratus lumborum
Types of abdominal wall pathologies
inflammatory, traumatic, neoplastic
Example of inflammatory
abcess
What can cause an inflammatory cyst?
infection
Example of a traumatic cyst
hematoma
What is the most common location of an abdominal wall hematoma?
rectus sheath
The diaphragm can cause which artifact?
Mirror image
Pleural effusion
fluid in the thoracic cavity
Pleural effusion is also called?
hydrothorax
Ascites
fluid collection in the abdominal cavity
What is the most common location of ascites?
Morrison’s Pouch
Morrison’s Pouch is also called?
subhepatic space
Parietal Peritoneum
lines abdominopelvic cavity
Visceral peritoneum
Lines organsS
Serous fluid
lubricates visceral surfaces
What is the largest body cavity?
peritoneal cavity
