Inguinal Canal Flashcards
1
Q
What is the abdominal cavity bounded to?
A
Superiorly-thoracic diaphragm
Inferiorly-pelvic brim and superior pelvic aperture
2
Q
Is the abdominal cavity continuous with the pelvic cavity?
A
Yes
3
Q
Structures of the abdominal wall?
A
Skin and fascia Skeletal structures Muscles of anterior wall Muscles of anterolateral wall Muscles of the posterior wall Transversalis fascia Extra peritoneal fat Parietal peritoneum
4
Q
Skeletal structures of abdominal wall?
A
Thoracic cage
Hip bones
Pelvic brim/superior aperture of lesser or true pelvis
Lumbar vertebrae
5
Q
Anterior and anterolateral muscles?
A
Anterior-rectus abdominis
Anterolateral- external obliquus abdominis x2
Internal obliquus abdominis x2
Transversus abdominis x2
6
Q
Boundaries of anterolateral wall?
A
Xiphisternum Costal margins Hip bones: iliac crest anterior superior iliac spine Pubic tubercle Pubic crest Pubic symphysis Inguinal ligament
7
Q
Where are the tendon loud intersections located?
A
Tendinous abdominis
