Anterolateral abdominal wall

Question 1

Arterial Supply of the Anterolateral abdominal wall

Answer 1

Superio epigastric, intercostal and branches of the external iliac.

Question 2

Venous drainage of the Anterolateral abdominal wall

Answer 2

Same as arteries.

Question 3

Nerve innervation of the Anterolateral abdominal wall

Answer 3

Spinal nerves T7-L1.

Question 4

Lymphatic drainage of the Anterolateral abdominal wall

Answer 4

Drain superficially to axillary nodes above umbilicus and superficial inguinal nodes below umbilicus. Drain deeper to parasternal, lumbar and external iliac nodes.