Exam 3 Abdomen Week 11 Flashcards
rectus sheath surrounds what
rectus abdominis muscle
what is the origin of the rectus sheath
4th to 9th costal cartilages and adjacent sternum
what is the insertion of the rectus sheath
pubis via prepubic tendon
internal rectus sheath is composed of
aponeurosis of transversus abdominis m.
external rectus sheath is composed of
fused aponeuroses of internal and external abdominal oblique m.
prepubic tendon is made from
linea alba, insertion tendons of right and left rectus abdominis ms (other contributions from other muscles)
prepubic tendon inserts on the
pubis
rupture of prepubic tendon is not common but is more likely in
late gestation mares; usually older, multiparous mares and those that are less fit
rupture of prepubic tendon observations
sudden ventral displacement of caudal abdomen; edema and cranioventral displacement o fthe udder, with painful ventral edema cranial to udder
what is the most extensive flank muscle
external abdominal oblique
insertion of external abdominal oblique
linea alba, prepubic tendon, plus tuber coxae, medial femoral fascia
inguinal ligament
attaches to tuber coxae and to fascia over iliopsoas and sartorius mm.
allergic disease often associated with exposure to
molds
what are clinical signs of recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) (heaves, COPD)
Cough and increased pulmonary airway secretions, exercise intolderance, pronounced abdominal m, contractions with expiration (heaving)
with chronic disease, horses develop heave line which is
hypertrophy of external abdominal oblique m.
dorsal part of transversus abdominis m. is
dorsal part is aponeurotic, costal attachment is muscular
innervation of flank includes
dorsal and ventral branches of T13, L1, L2
General spinal nerve diagram
x
with incisions in upper flank, you need to block what
dorsal and ventral branches of spinal nerves; insert needle in vertically next to vertebral bodies (paravertebral block)
T13 spinal nerve
inject caudal to last rib in angle between L1 transverse process and last rib (or caudal to last rib at lateral edge of iliocostalis m. if cant palpate tip of transverse process of L1)
L1 and L2 spinal nerves
inject caudal to transverse processes of L1 and L2
TO anesthetize dorsal and ventral spinal nerves
inject both dorsal and ventral to level of transverse processes
advantages of paravertebral block
uniform anesthesia of all structures of the paralumbar fossa including the peritoneum; good muscle relaxation
disadvantages of paravertebral block
must avoid puncturing aorta or caudal vena cava (if too deep)
paralyzes epaxial muscles on the side of the operation causing convexity of trunk (viscera may bulge out of incision, closure may be more difficult)