Exam 4

Question 1

A&P of the Abdomen

Answer 1

• Largest cavity
• Primary site for digestive organs and contains abdominal vasculature

Two types of peritoneum lining:
- Parietal: covers the walls of the abdominal cavity
- Visceral peritoneum: covers the organs

• Abdomen depends on muscles for support and protection

4 pairs of abdominal muscles:
- Rectus Abdominis
- Transverse Abdominis
- Internal Abdominal Oblique
- External Abdominal Oblique

Viscera
- The internal organs
- Solid Viscera: Adrenal glands, kidneys, liver, pancreas, spleen, ovaries, uterus
- Hollow Viscera: Gallbladder, intestine, stomach, colon, bladder