Chapter 4 And 5 Flashcards
Abscess
Cavity contains dead tissue and pus that forms from a infection
Aponeurosis
Layers of fat fibrous sheets composedof strong connective tissue
Ascites (above diaphragm)
Accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
Ecchymosis
Skin discoloration cause by the leakage of blood into the subcutaneous tissues
Fascia
Fibrous tissue network that is richly supplied by blood vessels and nerves located between the skin and underlying structures
Erythema
Redness of the skin owing to inflammation
Linea alba
Fibrous-structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen from the xyphoid process to the symphysis pubis separating the right and left rictus abdomens
Peritalsis
Rhythmic wavelike contraction of the gastrointestinal tract that forces food through it
Plural effusion
Fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity ( Below diaphragm )
Pneumothorax
Collapsed lungs that occur when air leaks into the space between the chest wall and lung
Recuts abdominis
Long, vertical, paired abdominal muscles that run from the xiphoid process to the symphysis pubis
Recuts sheath
Fibrous connective tissue fascia that contains the recuts abdominis, pyramidalis muscle, blood and lymphatic vessels and nerves
The anterior abdominal wall extends from the ?
The anterior abdominal wall extends from the (xyphoid) process to the (symphysis pubis)
Anterolateral abdominal wall is made up of ?
Anterolateral abdominal wall is made up of the (recuts abdominis), (transverse), (internal oblique) and (external oblique muscle)
Abdominal wall and membranous lining are affected by ?
Abdominal wall and membranous lining are affected by inflammatory, traumatic and neoplastic changes
