Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
what is the rectus sheath made of
A
the aponeurosis of EO, IO and TA
2
Q
what is the arcuate line
A
the point at which the rectus sheath moves all anterior so the only thing in touch with rectus abdominus posteriorly is the transversalis fascia
3
Q
what does a midline incision cut through and why is this good
A
linea alba, poor blood supply
4
Q
when is a paramedian incision used
A
to access organs like spleen
5
Q
what does a kocher incision give access to
A
the biliary tree
6
Q
what is calots triangle and what is the significant of this
A
it is the triangle that must be visualised in a laparoscopic cholestectomy. It is where the hepatic vessels are found. The borders are the common hepatic duct, the cystic duct and the inferior edge of the liver.
