Diaphragm and post abd wall Flashcards
what separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
The diaphragm
what nerve supplies the right and left hemidiaphragms?
Phrenic nerves
what supplies the lateral borders of the diaphragm, as well as receiving sensory info?
Intercostal nerves
which spinal nerves give off the phrenic nerve?
C3, C4, C5 (C3, 4, and 5 keep me breathing and alive)
what nerve carries sensory fibers that innervate the central portion of the diaphragm?
Phrenic nerve
where does the diaphragm remain if it descends?
remains high in thorax
when can we detect hemiparalysis?
during inhalation only
at what spinal level do we find the vena cava foramen?
T8
at what spinal level do we find the esophageal hiatus?
T10
what is found at the diaphragm level of T12?
aortic hiatus
which vessels supply the superior surface of the diaphragm?
Pericadriacophrenic and superior phrenic arteries (supply via internal thoracic artery and thoracic aorta
Which vessel(s) supply the inferior surface of the diaphragm?
Inferior phrenic arteries (via abdominal aorta)
what artery/arteries supply the periphery of the diaphragm?
musculophrenic arteries (via internal thoracic artery)
at what vertebral column level are the kidneys found?
lateral to vertebra T12-L3
where is the superior pole of the left kidney?
11th rib
where is the superior pole of the right kidney?
12th rib
what encapsulates the kidneys?
perirenal fat and renal fascia
where are horseshoe kidneys found?
below the IMA
where are transplanted kidneys found?
lower abdomen
on what part of the kidneys are the adrenal and suprarenal glands found?
superior pole
are the kidneys within the peritoneum?
NO–> they are retroperitoneal
of the 3 structures exiting the kidney, which is most anterior?
Renal vein
of the 3 structures exiting the kidney, which is most posterior?
renal artery
of the 3 structures exiting the kidney, which is the deepest?
renal pelvis- becomes the ureter
what is the fibrous capsule?
outermost layer of the kidneys
what is found in the outer 1/3 of the kidney?
renal cortex
what structure contains the renal pyramids?
the renal medulla
what structure comprises the inner 2/3 of the kidney?
renal medulla