Abdominal Wall Flashcards
1
Q
External Abdominal Oblique - Origin
A
Inferior border of lower 8 ribs (ribs 5-12)
2
Q
External abdominal oblique- insertion
A
Linea alba
Anterior 1/2 of the iliac crest
ASIS
3
Q
External abdominal oblique- Innervation
A
Thoracoabdominal intercostal nerves (T7-T11)
4
Q
External and internal abdominal oblique and transversus abdominis- Action
A
Depresses ribs
Compresses abdomen
Flexes and laterally rotates trunk
5
Q
Vasculature of External and internal abdominal oblique and transversus abdominis
A
Superior epigastic artery
Intercostal artery (ribs 7-11)
Inferior epigastic artery