Abdominal Wall - Muscles Flashcards
What is this structure?
Transversus abdominis
Transversus abdominis
Origin of this structure
- Thoracolumbar fascia
- Iliac crest
- Costal cartilages 7-12
- Connective tissue of lateral most inguinal ligament
Transversus abdominis
Insertion of this structure
- Linea alba of rectus sheath,
- Pubis via conjoint tendon
Transversus abdominis
Innervation of this structure
Abdominal portion of intercostal nerves T6-T12
Transversus abdominis
Function of this structure
- Unilateral: rotates trunk to same side.
- Bilateral: Compresses and supports abdominal cavity
Transversus abdominis
What is this structure?
Diaphragm
Diaphragm
Origin of this structure
- Superior border of 12th rib and inferior most costal cartilages
- Anterior longitudinal ligament on bodies of lower thoracic/upper lumbar vertebrae
Diaphragm
Insertion of this structure
Central tendon of diaphragm
Diaphragm
Innervation of this structure
- Phrenic nerve
- Most peripheral sections via intercostal nerves
Diaphragm
Function of this structure
Depresses to enable inspiration
Diaphragm
Where are the openings for different structures?
- Inferior vena cava at level of T8
- Opening for esophagus at T10
- Opening for aorta at T12.
- Mnemonic: I8 10Eggs At12
Diaphragm
What is this structure?
Quadratus lumborum
Quadratus lumborum
Origin of this structure
- Inferior border of rib 12
- Transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
Quadratus lumborum
Insertion of this structure
Iliac crest
Quadratus lumborum
Innervation of this structure
- Subcostal nerve
- Anterior rami of spinal nerves L1-L4
Quadratus lumborum