Anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis 1

Question 1

Describe the skeletal framework of the abdomen and pelvis

Fill in diagram of “Bones and Ligaments of Pelvis” and “Bony Framework of Abdomen”

Answer 1

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Question 2

Give the details of any boundaries between the pelvis , abdomen and thorax.

Answer 2

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Question 3

List the visceral structures of the abdomen and pelvis area

Answer 3

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Question 4

Explain the 9 region division of the of the abdomen

Answer 4

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Question 5

In the four quadrant division state the structures that could be found in each quadrant

Answer 5

, liver and gall bladder in the uppper right, stomach and spleen in the upper left, Caecum and appendix in lower right, Last bit of the descending colon and sigmoid in the lower left

Question 6

List the surface features of the abdominal wall

Answer 6

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Question 7

Label the cross and describe longitudinal secition and label coronal sections of the abdominal wall, include details of three wall , and the muscle and other relevant structures involved as shown in “Schematic Cross Section of Abdomen at L2 and L3” and the 8 flashcards from “Anterior Abdominal Wall: Superficial Dissection”

Answer 7

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Question 8

Describe the common relationship and functions of the flank sheet muscles

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Question 9

Describe the attachements of the external oblique, internal oblique and the tranverse abdomninis

Answer 9

1. slide 13,15,16(Lateral:TII- an l transverses and is replaced Medial: CRXL/ CSXL-one of the parts transverses also and a new part is added)

Question 10

Describe the structure of the rectus abdominis and its attachments

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Question 11

Describe the structure of the rectus sheath

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Question 12

List and locate the muscles of the posterioir abdominal wall muscles(leave out diaphragm and quadratus lumborum) , describe the functions of psoas major and quadratus lumborum

Answer 12

slide 20, check word doc on the muscles, 8 flashcards from “Anterior Abdominal Wall: Superficial Dissection”

Question 13

Where is the neurovascualr plane.

(Describe the blood supply of the rectus muscle and its significance.

List the arteries and veins of the flank muscle.)- maybe label

Answer 13

slide 21, LISD for the flank muscles and you just have to remember for the rectus muscle

Question 14

Describe the nerve supply of the abdominal wall

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Question 15

Describe the nerve supply of the posterior abdominal wall

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Question 16

Describe the lymphatic drainage of the abdominal wall

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Question 17

What is the inguinal region, and describe its clinical and anatomical significance

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Question 18

Describe the Two Areas of Inherent Weakness in the Groin

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Question 19

Define a hernia

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Question 20

Describe the anatomy of a hernia

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Question 21

Describe the clinical signs and symptoms of a hernia

Answer 21

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Question 22

Describe the structure of the inguinal canal

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Question 23

Describe the difference in structure and general cause of direct and indirect inguinal hernias

Answer 23

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Question 24

Compare incidence of femoral hernias and its complications with that of inguinal hernias

Answer 24

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Question 25

Describe the difference between a femoral and inguinal hernia on examination

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Question 26

Recall where you would get referred pain from hinndgut , foregut and midgut, recall the position of the border that helps imaginary regional split of abdomen

Answer 26

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Question 27

Describe what the abdomen , where it starts and ends

Answer 27

• The abdomen is a large cylinder extending from the superior margin of the pelvis to the inferior margin of the thorax
• The inferior thoracic aperture (hole at the bottom of the ribcage) forms the superior opening of the abdomen
• Closed by the diaphragm

The abdomen (commonly called the belly) is the body space between the thorax (chest) and pelvis. The diaphragm forms the upper surface of the abdomen. At the level of the pelvic bones, the abdomen ends and the pelvis begins.7 M

Question 28

HOw is the inguinal ligament formed anatomically

Answer 28

Lower aponeurotic edge is rolled inwards and forms the inguinal ligament. ASIS to pubic tubercle