Lecture 1: Posterior abdominal wall Flashcards
Describe the origin, insertion, action and innervation of the iliacus:
Origin: Iliac fossa
Insertion: Lesser trochanter of femur (joins psoas to form common tendon)
Action: Hip flexion
Innervation: Femoral n. (L2-4)
Describe the origin, insertion, action and innervation of Psoas Major:
Origin: T12,L1-5 (Vertebral bodies and IV discs)
Insertion: Lesser trochanter of femur, (Joins iliacus to form common tendon)
Action: Raise body from supine position (both) / Bend trunk laterally (one) / Flex hip jt.
Innervation: L1-3 (4) (anterior rami)
Describe the origin, insertion, action and innervation of quadratus lumborum:
Origin: Iliac crest
Insertion: 12th rib and L1-4 transverse processess
Action: Both = Forced expiration and 12th rib support, One = Bend trunk to same side
Innervation: T12, L1-4 (ANTERIOR Rami)
What are the muscles of the posterior abdominal wall:
Psoas, Quadratus, Transversus, Iliacus, Diaphragm
Whats the arterial and venous supply of the posterior abdominal wall?
x5 Lumbar arteries
x5 Lumbar veins
Describe the urinary system:
Kidney
Ureter
Bladder
Urethra
Where are all the urinary organs located?
All = Retroperitoneal/infraperitoneal
What is the function of the urinary system:
Removal of waste
Electrolyte balance
pH balance
Blood pressure / volume regulation
Describe the surface anatomy location of the kidneys:
- Post. abdomen
- RK slightly lower than left b/c liver ~Rib12
- Lk sits behind and below Rib 11+12
- Ureters exit kidney @L1 transpyloric plane
Describe the hilums of the kidney:
Renal vein + Renal arteries (also lymphatics and ANS) (Veins anterior to art.)
- Ureters+renal pelvis = posterior to renal vessels
(Note can be divided into upper and lower poles)
What happens to renal arteries when they enter the kidney?
- Arteries branch into anterior and posterior branches before entering the kidney
Describe a key difference in R and L renal veins:
Left renal vein is much longer because the right shifted. The left renal vein also travels between aorta and SMA which can lead to compression and nutcracker syndrome.
Write some notes on the venous supply of the renal veins:
Renal veins -> Into IVC Laterally @L1/2
Left renal vein = x3 longer than right, ant. to aorta, under SMA and post. to splenic v./ body of pancreas.
Right renal vein = Runs post. to secondary duodenum
What is the nerve supply of the kidneys:
Renal plexus:
- Symp; Complicated (T11-12)
- Parasymp; Vagus n.
Referred pain described as flank pain
What is the lymphatics of the kidneys:
Para-aortic nodes (@L1/2)
What are the ureters and what do they do?
Ureter = Smooth muscle muscle tube
Propells urine from kidney via smooth muscle contractions (Filtration pressure from glomeruli)
Why is it important to know the anatomy of the ureter?
V imp. for surgery as they cross many important structures and are around 25cm long
Describe the journey of the ureter:
- Exits kidney @ L1
- Extends vertically down from hilum on surface of Psoas muscle (Roughly inline with transverse process of lumbar spine)
- Crosses bifurcation of common iliac artery (Ant. SI joint)
- Passes on ilium towards ischial spine
- Enters bladder on post. surface at the trigone
Describe the blood supply of the ureter:
Sup 1/3 = Renal art
Mid 1/3 = Gonadal art. and Iliac Art.
Inf 1/3 = Sup. vesical art.
Describe the venous supply of the ureter:
Sup 1/3 = Renal vein
Mid 1/3 = Gonadal vein. and Iliac vein.
Inf 1/3 = Sup. vesical vein.
Describe the nervous supply of the ureter:
Renal plexus (Sup)
Hypogastric plexuses (Inf 1/3)
Pain referred LOIN to GROIN