Fascia of The Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
Name the sheath of connective tissue which encases the rectus abdominis muscles?
A
THE RECTUS SHEATH
2
Q
Name the aponeurotic attachments that form the sheath of connective tissue known as the rectus sheath?
A
EXTERNAL OBLIQUE \+ INTERNAL OBLIQUE \+ TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS
3
Q
The rectus sheath reconnects medially to form what?
A
LINEA ALBA
4
Q
Linea alba is located in which area of the abdomen?
A
MEDIAL
5
Q
Name the superior and inferior attachments of linea alba?
A
SUPERIOR: XIPHOID PROCESS
+
INFERIOR: SYMPHESIS PUBIS
6
Q
What is separated by linea alba?
A
2 RECTUS ABDOMINIS MUSCLES
7
Q
The two rectus abdominis muscles are separated by what?
A
LINEA ALBA
