Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

GIT Anatomy > GIT-Anterior Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Region > Flashcards

GIT-Anterior Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Region Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Git Commands flashcards
1
Q

Where can the gallbladder be palpated?

A

Around the tip of the right 9th costal cartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Abdomen is bounded superiorly by ____ and inferiorly by the _____

Abdomen can be divided into 4 quadrants (Transumbilical plane and median plane)

A

Abdomen is bounded superiorly by cartilages of 7th to 10th ribs and inferiorly by the inguinal ligament and pelvis.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are some organs found in the Right Upper Quadrant?

A

Liver
Diaphragm
Gallbladder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are some organs found in the Left Upper Quadrant?

A

Spleen
Stomach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What can be found at the Right Lower Quadrant?

A

Anterior superior iliac spine
Appendix
Inguainal ligament

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What can be found at the Left Lower Quadrant?

A

Descending colon
Sigmoid colon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Abdomen has 9 regions:
Subcostal plane- Cuts through the ____ border of the ____ and body of the ____ vertebra

Intertubular plane- Lies between ____ tubercles and ____ vertebra

2 ____ plane- Pass from the ____ of the clavicles to ____ points

A

Subcostal plane- Cuts through the inferior border of the 10th costal cartilage and body of the L3 vertebra

Intertubular plane- Lies between iliac tubercles and L5 vertebra

2 midclavicular plane- Pass from the midpoint of the clavicles to mid-inguinal points

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What plane cuts through the pylorus of the stomach, the tip of the 9th costal cartilage and the lower border of the L1 vertebra?

A

Transpyloric plane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

There are 2 Linea Semilunaris which pass along the ____ border of the ____ and cross the costal margin at the tip of the ____ costal cartilage

A

There are 2 Linea Semilunaris which pass along the lateral border of the rectus abdominis and cross the costal margin at the tip of the 9th costal cartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

The Linea Alba passes in the ____ line to the symphysis pubis. It is formed by the fusion of the ____ of both sides.

A

The Linea Alba passes in the median line to the symphysis pubis. It is formed by the fusion of the rectus sheath of both sides.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What makes up the abdominal wall fascia?

A

Skin
Subcutaneous tissue
- Superficial fascia
o Superficial fatty layer
o Deep Membranous layer
- Investing Deep fascia
Muscles and their aponeurosis
Deep fascia
Extraperitoneal fat
Parietal peritoneum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Which layer of the superficial fascia is continuous with the superficial fat of the rest of the body?

A

Superfiicial fatty layer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Which layer of the superficial fascia blends with the deep fascia of the upper tigh, the penis and scotum and into perineum as Colles’ fascia

A

Deep membranous layer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What arbitrarily seprates the abdominal from the pelvic cavity?

Note that abdominal and pelvic cavities are continuous

A

Pelvic Inlet (Pelvic Brim)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are the muscles of the anterior wall?

A

Paired vertical rectus abdominis muscles within rectus sheath

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are the muscles of the lateral wall? (Most superficial to least)

A

External Oblique
Internal Oblique
Transverses Abdominis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What are the muscles of the posterior wall?

A

Post vertebral muscles - erector spinae group
Psoas major
Quandratus lamborum
Iliacus muscles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

The three flat muscle fibres (EOM, IOM and Transversus Abdominis) continus anteriorly as ____ and contributes to the ____

A

The three flat muscle fibres (EOM, IOM and Transversus Abdominis) continus anteriorly as aponeuretic sheets and contributes to the rectus sheath

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

External oblique muscle and aponeurosis forms ____ in the aponeurosis (a hole in the External Oblique Aponeurosis), immediately above and lateral to ______.

The lower aponeurotic edge is rolled ____ and forms the ____, stretches between the ASIS to pubic tubercle.

A

External oblique muscle and aponeurosis forms superficial inguinal ring in the aponeurosis (a hole in the External Oblique Aponeurosis), immediately above and lateral to
pubic tubercle
​
The lower aponeurotic edge is rolled inwards and forms the inguinal ligament, stretches between the ASIS to pubic tubercle.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

External oblique muscle fibres are directed ____ and ____

A

Downward and Forward

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Internal oblique muscles are directed ____ and _____

A

Downward and backward

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Lowest fibres of internal oblique and transverse abdominis join to form the ____?

A

Conjont tendon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Transverse abdominis muscle fibres are directed ____

A

Horizontally

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Where does the neurovascular plane lie between?

A

Between the Internal oblique and Transversus abdominis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Does rectus abdominis recieve segmental nerve supply?

A

Yes, T7 to T12

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

(Part 1) What is the rectus sheath formed by?

A

Aponeurises of external, internal oblique and transversus abdominis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

(Part 2) What is the midline where rectus sheaths meet called?

A

Linea Alba

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

(Part 3) Where does anterior wall of the sheath extend from?

A

It exends from xiphoid process and costal cartilages above to pubic symphysis and pubic crest below

29
Q

Above the umbilicus:
Internal oblique aponeurosis ____ and encloses the ____
The external oblique aponeurosis is in ____
The transversus abdominis behind the ____ muscle

Below the umbilicus:
All 3 aponeurotic layers are ____ to the rectus muscle

A

Above the umbilicus:
Internal oblique aponeurosis split and encloses the rectus abdominis
The external oblique aponeurosis is in front
The transversus abdominis behind the rectus abdominis muscle

Below the umbilicus:
All 3 aponeurotic layers are anterior to the rectus muscle

30
Q

What demarcates the transition between the posterior rectus sheath and the transversalis fascia?

Posterior rectus sheath covers the superior three quaters of the rectus abdominis and the transversalis fascia covers the inferior quater

A

Arcuate line

31
Q

Posterior wall of the rectus sheath is ____, stops short below the ____ at the arcuate line

A

Posterior wall of the rectus sheath is incomplete, stops short below the umbilicus at the arcuate line

32
Q

Deep inguainal ring (a hole in the transversalis fascia) is located about ____ above the midpoint of the ____

A

1.5cm, inguinal ligament

33
Q

What does the transversalis fascia lines?

A

Anterolateral abdominal wall

Lies between the transversus abdominis nuscle and peritoneum

34
Q

What are the 2 main arteries that supplies to the rectus muscle?

A

Superior epigastric artery - terminal branch of internal mammary
Inferior epigastric artery - Branch of external iliac

These 2 vessels enters the rectus sheath and anastomose forming a potential by-pass to abdominal aorta

35
Q

List some examples of blood supply of the flank muscles

A

Flank muscles are segmentally supplied by:
- Intercoastal arteries 7-11
- Subcostal artery
- Lumbar arteries
- Deep circumflex iliac arteris

Venous drainage: Deep veins bearing the same names accompany the arteries

36
Q

What dermatomes for epigastrium?

A

T7 to T9

37
Q

The umbilicus belongs to which dermatome?

A

T10

38
Q

What dermatomes for inferior to the umbilicus?

A

T11-T12

39
Q

Dermatomes for inguinal and pubis?

A

L1

40
Q

T7 to T11 are supplied by ____ nerves?

A

Thoraco-abdominal nerves

41
Q

What is the nerve that supplies T12?

A

Subcostal nerve

42
Q

Nerve supply of external oblique muscle?

A

Anterior rami of T7-T11 spinal nerves

43
Q

Nerve supply of internal oblique muscle?

A

Anterior rami of T7-T12 and L1 spinal nerves

44
Q

Nerve supply of the rectus abdominis?

A

Anterior rami of T7 to T12

45
Q

What are some functions of the anterolateral abdominal wall?

A
  • Compress the abdominal content and increase the intra-abdominal pressure to aid expiration, evacuation of urine, faeces, parturition, heavy lifting
  • Helps to maintain posture
  • Supports viscera “guarding mainly the intestines”
  • Flex and rotate the trunk
46
Q

What is the most poerful flexor of the vertebral column (lower thoracic & lumbar)

A

Rectus abdominis

External and internal obliques of both sides are important partners in this action

47
Q

The inguinal region is located between ____ and ____

A

Anterior superior iliac spine and pubic tubercle

Weakness of this area causes hernia

48
Q

Hernias occurs more in male or female?

A

Male

49
Q

How long is the inguinal canal in adults?

A

4cm

50
Q

The inguinal canal extended from ____ inguinal ring (a hole in transversalis fascia) to ____ inguinal ring (a hole in external oblique aponeurosis)

A

Deep inguinal ring to superficial inguinal ring

51
Q

In males, the inguinal canal consits of __, ilioinguinal nerve, blood and lympathic vessels

A

Spermatic cord

52
Q

In females, the inguinal canal consits of ____ , ilioinguinal nerve, blood and lympatic vessels.

A

Round ligament

53
Q

What are the 4 walls of the inguinal canal?

A

Anterior:
* External oblique aponeurosis
* Internal oblique muscle reinforce lateral 3rd

Floor:
* Rolled inferior edge (gutter like) of external oblique aponeurosis (inguinal ligament)

Roof:
* Arching fibres of internal oblique
* Medially conjont tendon (with transverse abdominis)

Posterior wall:
* Transvesalis fascia
* Medially conjont tendon

Think of roof and floor, anterior and posterior (4 sides)

54
Q

What type of hernia are more common in young males?

A

Indirect inguinal hernia

Occurs through the deep inguinal ring

55
Q

What type of hernia is more common in older people?

A

Direct inguinal hernia

Occurs through the posterior wall

56
Q

What is the defination of a hernia?

A

A hernia is an abnormal protusion of an orfan through the structure that usually contains the organ.

57
Q

What are the 3 things that makes up a hernia?

A
  • Sac (e.g. Peritoneum)
  • Defect (the hole through which the hernia has occured)
  • Contents of the sac (e.g. bowel)
58
Q

What are some clinical features of hernia?

A
  • Lump in the groin
  • May come and go
  • There all time
  • Painful
  • Vomiting, constiptation
  • Associated conditions
59
Q

What factors helps to prevent the occurance of hernia?

A
  • Oblique passage
  • Posterior wall (immediately behind the superficial inguinal ring) is reinforced by the conjont tendon
  • When intra-abdominal pressure increase upon cough and straining, the roof compresses the contents of the canal against the floor, so that the canal is completely closed (contents cannot be herniated)
60
Q

What are some common hernias in the inguinal region?

A

Inguinal hernia
Femoral hernia

61
Q

Where is the mid inguinal point located?

A

1/2 way between ASIS and Pubic Symphysis

Landmark for femoral artery in groin

62
Q

Where is the midpoint of inguinal ligament located?

A

halfway between ASIS and pubic tubercle

Landmark for deep inguinal ring and indirect inguinal hernia. Medial to this for direct inguinal hernia.

63
Q

Briefly descrbibe direct inguinal hernias

Acquired

A
  • Bulge through weakened fascia of abdominal wall
  • Directly behind the superficial inguinal ring
  • Medial to the inferior epigastric vessels
  • Rarely enter the scrotum
  • Common in elderly men with weak abdominal muscles

Herniating bowel passes medial to inferior epigastric vessels, pushing through peritoneum and transversalis fascia in inguinal triangle to enter inguinal canal

64
Q

Briefly describe indirect inguinal hernia

Congenital

A
  • Traverses inguinal canal
  • Same course as spermatic cord
  • Enter inguinal canal at the deep inguinal ring
  • Lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels
  • Can pass into the scrotum or labia majora
  • Male > Female
  • Congenital, injury

Herniating bowel passes lateral to inferior epigastric vessels to enter deep inguinal ring

65
Q

What hernia is more common in older age group?

A

Direct inguinal hernia

66
Q

Direct inguinal hernia is due to ____ defect in ____ wall of inguinal canal

Associated with chronic ____ and ____ musculature

The hernia’s path is ____ through the ____ wall of the inguinal canal but it dosent enter the _____

Defect is in ____ wall of the inguinal canal ____ to the inferior epigastric vessels

A

Direct inguinal hernia is due to acquired defect in posterior wall of inguinal canal

Associated with chronic straining and weakened musculature

The hernia’s path is straight through the posterior wall of the inguinal canal but it dosent enter the scrotum

Defect is in posterior wall of the inguinal canal medial to the inferior epigastric vessels

67
Q

Indirect Inguinal Hernia
- Most ____ type
- Tend to be in ____
- The hernia takes an ____ path through the abdominal wall
- The defect is a ____ ring
- The hernia passes through the inguinal canal and into the ____

A

Indirect Inguinal Hernia
- Most common type
- Tend to be in younger adults and children
- The hernia takes an indirect path through the abdominal wall
- The defect is a dilated deep ring
- The hernia passes through the inguinal canal and into the scrotum

68
Q
  • Superficial inguinal ring is palpable above and ____ to the pubic tubercle by invaginating the scotal skin with the finger
  • Follow the spermatic cord to the superficial ring
  • If the ring is ____, it may admit the finger without causing pain
A
  • Superficial inguinal ring is palpable above and lateral to the pubic tubercle by invaginating the scotal skin with the finger
  • Follow the spermatic cord to the superficial ring
  • If the ring is dilated, it may admit the finger without causing pain
    ​

A hernia produces an impulse against the finger when the patient coughs

GIT Anatomy (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions