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anatomy of the abdominal wall and peritoneum Flashcards

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what are the borders of the abdominal wall?

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superior - the xiphoid process of the sternum & coastal cartilages

inferior - iliac crest & public bones of the pelvis

anterior - the abdominal muscles

posterior - the spine

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what are the lines dividing the abdominal area?

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midclavicular x2
transpyloric plane
inter-tubercular plane

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what are the 9 abdominal regions?

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TOP 1/3
right hypochondriac, epigastric, left hypochondriac

MID 1/3
right lumbar/flank, umbilical, left lumbar/flank

BOTTOM 1/3
right iliac, hypogastric/suprapubic, left iliac

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where is the transpyloric plane (of Addison)

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  • Midway between the pubic synthesis and the jugular notch
  • Runs from the tip of the 9th costal cartilage
  • at approximately the level of L1 vertebral body
  • it is the point where the midclavicular line crosses the costal margin?
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where is McBurney’s point?

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  • between the umbilicus and the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) on right side
  • it lies 2 thirds of the way along this line, over the iliac fossa.
  • It is where the base of the appendix usually lies (tender in acute appendicitis)
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what are the 4 layers of the abdominal wall?

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  • Skin
  • Superficial fascia: Fatty connective tissue
  • Muscles and associated fascia
  • Parietal peritoneum
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how many Anterior abdominal wall muscles are there?

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  • 3 Pairs of flat muscles

- 2 pairs of vertical muscles

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name the 3 flat muscles of the anterior abdominal wall?

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  • external oblique
  • internal oblique
  • transversus abdominis
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where does the external oblique originate and insert?

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originates from lower ribs (5-12)

insertions

  • iliac crest
  • pubic bone (crest, symphysis, tubercle)
  • becomes aponeruiosis ( xiphoid process and the linea alba)
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what are the functions of the external and internal obliques?

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  1. Contralateral rotation of the torso.
  2. flexion of the trunk
  • Bilateral contraction of EO, rectus abdominis and IO - this flexes the trunk by drawing the pubis towards the xiphoid (like in crunches or sit-ups)
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where does the internal oblique originate and insert?

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ORIGINS:

  • the inguinal ligament,
  • iliac crest
  • the lumbodorsal fascia

INSERTIONS:

  • ribs 10-12,
  • costal cartilages,
  • becomes Aponeurosis: Xiphoid process, pubic tubercle, linea alba, pubic synthesis
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12
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which of the flat muscles is deepest? which is largest?

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EO - largest
IO - deep to EO, smaller and thinner
transversus abdominis - deepest

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what direction to each of the flat muscles fibres run?

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EO - ‘hands in pockets’ inferomedially
IO - superomedially, perpendicular to EO
transversus abdominis - horizontally

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what is the innervation of the flat muscles?

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  • Thoracoabdominal nerves (T7-T11)
  • subcostal nerve (T12).

IO and transversus abdominis:
- additionally innervated by branches of the lumbar plexus.

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what is the function of the transversus abdominis?

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Compression of abdominal contents.

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what are the origins and insertions of the transversus abdominis?

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origins - the inguinal ligament, costal cartilages 7-12, the iliac crest and thoracolumbar fascia.

insertions - the conjoint tendon. Aponeurosis: Xiphoid process, pubic tubercle, linea alba, pubic synthesis

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what is the aponeurosis in the anterior abdominal wall?

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  • each flat muscle forms an aponeurosis (broad flat tendon tissue that anchors muscles) near to midclavicular line
  • aponeurosis of each flat muscles connects with its pair on other side of midline
  • the aponeurosis covers the vertical rectus abdominis muscle
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what is the white central line extending from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the pubic symphysis called? what is it made of?

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  • the linea alba
  • a fibrous structure
  • formed from the aponeuroses of all the flat muscles where they meet in the midline
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name the 2 vertical muscles

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  1. rectus abdominis

2. pyramidalis

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what are the origins and insertions of the rectus abdominis?

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origins - pubic crest

insertions - xiphoid process, costal cartilage of ribs 5-7

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what are the origins and insertions of the pyramidalis?

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origins - pubic crest and pubic symphysis

insertions - the linea alba

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what is the function of the rectus abdominis?

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  • compressing the abdominal viscera,
  • stabilises the pelvis during walking,
  • depresses the ribs
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what is the function of the pyramidalis?

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to tense the linea alba.

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24
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what is the innervation for the vertical muscles?

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rectus abdominis - Thoracoabdominal nerves (T7-T11).

pyramidalis - Subcostal nerve (T12).

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25
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which is the bigger of the vertical muscles? describe their shapes?

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rectus abdominis - long, paired muscle, found either side of the midline in the abdominal wall

pyramidalis- small triangular muscle, found superficially to the rectus abdominis.

26
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what is thelinea semilunaris?

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surface marking created by the lateral borders of the rectus abdominis muscles

27
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what is the blood supply to the vertical muscles?

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Inferior epigastric arteries (+ superior for pyramidalis)

28
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what makes up the ‘6 pack’?

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The rectus abdominis muscle, the tendinous intersections of this muscle, and the linea alba

29
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what muscles is the rectus sheath formed from?

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the aponeuroses of the 3 flat muscles (EO,IO,transversus abdominis)

30
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what muscles does the rectus sheath enclose?

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the 2 vertical muscles ( rectus abdominis, pyramidalis)

31
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describe the rectus sheath layers in the upper 2/3 of the abdomen?

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The anterior wall - is formed by the aponeuroses of the external oblique, and of half of the internal oblique. (1.5 layers)

The posterior wall- is formed by the aponeuroses of half the internal oblique and of the transversus abdominis.
(1.5 layers)

anterior/posterior to rectus abdominis muscle (enclosed)

32
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describe the rectus sheath layers in the lower 1/3 of the abdomen?

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anterior wall - formed by all the aponeuroses (EO,IO,transversus abdominis)

posterior wall - none (in direct contact with the transversalis fascia)

33
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what line divides the upper 2/3 from the lower 1/3 of the abdomen?

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the arcuate line

  • Approximately midway between the umbilicus and the pubic symphysis
34
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what arteries supply the abdominal wall?

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  • epigastric (sup + inf)
  • segmental lumbar arteries
  • Intercostal arteries
35
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what veins drain the abdominal wall?

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  • Intercostal veins drain into the azygos system
  • Lumbar veins drain to the veins of the posterior abdominal wall and the azygos system
  • Superior and inferior epigastric veins drain to subclavian and femoral veins respectively
36
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what is the peritoneum?

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a continuous membrane which lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs

37
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what is the role of the peritoneum?

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  • support the viscera/organs

- providespathways for blood vessels and lymph to travel to and from the viscera.

38
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what are the 2 layers to the peritoneum?

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  • visceral (lines the organs)

- parietal (lines the wall)

39
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what epithelium lines the peritoneum?

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  • simple squamous epithelial cells
  • called mesothelium
  • same for both layers
40
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what derived the 2 layers of the peritoneum in the embryo?

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pariteal - somatic mesoderm

visceral - splanchnic mesoderm

41
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what is the nerve supply of the parietal peritoneum? how does this affect pain sensation?

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  • same somatic nerve supply as the region of the abdominal wall is lines
  • so well localised pain
42
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what is the nerve supply of the visceral peritoneum? how does this affect pain sensation?

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has the sameautonomicnerve supply as the viscera it covers

  • pain is poorly localised
  • pain is referred to dermatomes
43
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what are the 2 functions of the peritoneal cavity (potential space)?

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  • the peritoneal fluid acts as a lubricant to enable free movement of abdominal viscera/organs ]
  • contains antibodies to fight infection
44
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what are intraperitoneal organs?

give examples

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  • if they are enveloped by visceral peritoneum anteriorly and posteriorly
    eg. stomach,spleen,liver
45
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what are retroperitoneal organs?

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  • when organs are not covered in visceral peritoneum

- only parietal peritoneum on their anterior surface

46
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what is the difference between primary and secondary retroperitoneal organs?

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primary - developed as retroperitoneal (oesophagus, rectum and kidneys)

secondary - initially intraperitoneal (ascending and descending colon)

47
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what abdominal organs are retroperitoneal ?

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SAD PUCKER

Suprarenal glans (adrenal)
Aorta & IVC 
Duodenum 
Pancreas 
Ureters 
Colon (asc,desc) 
Kidneys 
Eosophagus 
Rectum
48
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what is a mesentery?

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= double layer of visceral peritoneum

49
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what are the roles of the mesenteries?

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connects intraperitoneal organs to posterior abdominal wall

carries blood vessels, nerves, lymphatics

absorbs nutrients

50
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what organ is the main mesentery connected to?

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  • the small intestine
51
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what is an omentum?

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omenta =

  • sheets of visceral peritoneum
  • that extend from thestomach and proximal part of the duodenum to other abdominal organs.
52
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what is the role of the GREATER omentum?

how many layers is it?

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= 4 visceral peritoneum layers

  • attaches to GREATER curvature of stomach + proximal duodenum + transverse colon
  • migrates to infected viscera
  • contains lots of lymph’s and vessels
53
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what is the role of the LESSER omentum?

what are its attachments?

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= a double layer of visceral peritoneum (smaller then great)

  • attaches from thelesser curvatureof the stomach and the proximal part of the duodenum to the liver.
54
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what 2 ligaments does the lesser omentum contain?

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  1. the hepatogastric ligament
    (flat broad sheet)
  2. the hepatoduodenal ligament
    (free edge)
55
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what important vessels does the lesser omentum contain?

what organ do they supply?

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the portal triad

  • hepatic artery
  • portal vein
  • bile dict

within the hepatoduodenal ligament (the free edge)

provides blood suppply to liver

56
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what is a peritoneal ligament?

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  • the double fold of peritoneum that connects the viscera to another viscera or the abdominal wall
57
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what is the falciform ligament?

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  • sickle shaped
  • attaches anterior surface of liver to anterior abdominal wall
  • its free edge contains the ligamentum teres
58
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what is the ligamentum teres ?

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a remanent of the umbilical vein (oxygenated blood from placenta to fetus)

on the free edge of the falciform ligament

59
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what is the urachus?

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  • fibrous cord

- remnant of a channel between the bladder and the umbilicus

60
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what is a dermatome?

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  • area of skin
  • which is supplied by the same sensory ganglia and spinal cord segments as the nerve fibres innervating the viscera

eg. Irritation of thediaphragm(e.g. as a result of inflammation of the liver, gallbladder or duodenum) may result inshoulder tip pain.

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