Anatomy: posterior abdominal wall

Question 1

Herniation of which organ is most likely to occur deficiency of the left diaphragm?

Answer 1

Stomach

Question 2

Part of the right crus is made of which structure?

Answer 2

The ligament of Treitz

Question 3

Label the back muscles relevant to the diaphragm

Answer 3

Question 4

The median arcuate ligament is formed by the

Answer 4

2 crural

Question 4

Label the crura and arcuate ligaments

Answer 4

Question 5

The medial arcuate ligament runs over which muscle, and attaches the diaphragm to what?

Answer 5

Psoas major, attaches the diaphragm to L1 body and transverse process

Question 5

The lateral arcuate ligament runs over which muscle, and attaches the diaphragm to what?

Answer 5

Quadratus lumborum, L1 transverse process and 12th rib

Question 6

The median arcuate ligament is formed by the

Answer 6

2 crura