Diaphragm, Kidneys, and Posterior Abdominal Wall Flashcards
The central tendon of the diaphragm comes from what embryologic structure?
The septum transversum
The diaphragm is derived from what somites?
3, 4, and 5
The phrenic nerves originate from what spinal segments?
C3, C4, and C5
What is the opening in the diaphragm at T8?
IVC foramen
What is the opening in the diaphragm at T10?
Esophageal hiatus
What is the opening in the diaphragm at T12?
Aortic hiatus
What are the Arcuate ligaments or Lumbocostal arches?
Median arcuate ligament, 2medial arcuate ligaments, and 2 lateral arcuate ligaments
The median arcuate ligaments arch over what?
Aorta
The medial arcuate ligaments arch over what?
Psoas mm.
The lateral arcuate ligaments arch over what?
Quadratus lumborum mm.
What vessels of the diaphragm supply the superior surface?
Pericardiacophrenic and superior phrenic aa. via internal thoracic and thoracic aorta
What vessels of the diaphragm supply the inferior surface?
Inferior phrenic aa. via abdominal aorta
What vessels supply the periphery of the diaphragm?
Musculophrenic aa. via internal thoracic aa
What is the venous drainage of the diaphragm?
via accompanying vv to IVC
At what vertebral level are the kidneys located?
T12-L3
The superior pole of the left and right kidneys are at what ribs?
Left is at 11th and right is at 12th rib
What surrounds the kidneys?
Fibrous capsule, perirenal fat, renal fascia, and paranephric fat
What immediately surrounds the kidneys?
Fibrous capsule
What is the outer 1/3 of the internal structure of the kidney?
The renal cortex
What is the inner 2/3 of the internal structure of the kidney?
Renal medula
What does the renal medula contain?
Renal pyramids
What do the apex of renal pyramids receive?
Renal papillae
What comes before the ureter?
Renal pelvis