Lectures 1 And 2- Anterior Abdominal Wall Outline Cont. Flashcards
Actions of abdominal muscles
-Flexion of trunk and pelvis?
-Contraction of EO, IO, and RA muscles bilaterally
Abduction (lateral flexion) of trunk?
Contraction of EO and IO together on one side
Rotation of trunk?
Contraction of EO on one side and contraction of IO on the opposite side (fibers of EO on one side run in same direction as those of IO on other side)
Respiration?
Assist in forced expiration by compressing abdominal contents, forcing viscera up against diaphragm
Fixation of abdominal wall
Contraction of abdominal and thoracic muscles together, with glottis closed, raises thoracoabdominal pressure (Valsalva maneuver)
Abdominal wall muscles also act in?
Coughing, sneezing, urination, defecation, emesis, parturition
Fascia of the anterior abdominal wall
-Superficial (subcutaneous)-2 layers?
- Camper’s fascia
- Scarpa’s fascia
Camper’s fascia
- Type of fascia?
- Continuous with?
- Fatty superficial layer
- Continuous with superficial fatty fascia of thorax, thigh, and perineal fascia
Scarpa’s fascia
-Continuous with?
-Continuous with fascia lata of thigh, deep layer of superficial perineal fascia (Colles’ fascia), and fibrous fascial sheath of penis/clitoris
Scarpa’s fascia
-Fuses with?
Deep fascia of abdomen
Layer that holds sutures?
Scarpa’s fascia
Deep fascia of abdominal wall (investing fascia of abdominal muscles)
-Thin, tough investing fascia of muscles and aponeuroses
Deep fascia of abdominal wall (investing fascia of abdominal muscles)
-Where does it stop?
-“Stops” at the thigh as it fuses with fascia lata
Deep fascia of abdominal wall (investing fascia of abdominal muscles)
-Continues over Spermatic cord as?
-Continues over spermatic cord as external spermatic fascia
Deep fascia of abdominal wall (investing fascia of abdominal muscles)
-Continues over pubis and perineal muscles as?
Deep perineal fascia
Deep fascia of abdominal wall (investing fascia of abdominal muscles)
-Continues over penis/clitoris as?
Deep penile/clitoral fascia
Deep fascia of abdominal wall (investing fascia of abdominal muscles)
- Thoracolumbar fascia of lumbar region of back and anterolateral wall
- Origin for?
Origin for internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles
Deep fascia of abdominal wall (investing fascia of abdominal muscles)
- Thoracolumbar fascia of lumbar region of back and anterolateral wall
- Splits into?
-Splits into 3 laminae that enclose deep back muscles and quadratus lumborum muscle of posterior abdominal wall
Fascial layers associated with anterior abdominal wall muscles
-Rectus sheath-Encloses?
Encloses rectus abdominis (and pyramidalis if present)
Fascial layers associated with anterior abdominal wall muscles
-Rectus sheath-Contains what nerves?
Contains anterior rami of lower 6 thoracic nerves, superior and inferior Epigastric vessels and lymphatics
Fascial layers associated with anterior abdominal wall muscles
-Rectus sheath-Formed by fusion of?
Formed by fusion of the EO, IO, and transversus abdominis aponeuroses
Fascial layers associated with anterior abdominal wall muscles
-Rectus sheath-What happens to the IO aponeurosis above the arcuate line?
IO aponeurosis splits into two layers-anterior and posterior layers
IO aponeurosis-above arcuate line-splits into two layers
-Anterior layer?
-The anterior layer of sheath is formed by fusion of EO aponeurosis and anterior portion of the split IO aponeurosis
IO aponeurosis-above arcuate line-splits into two layers
-posterior layer?
The posterior layer is formed by fusion of the posterior layer of the split IO aponeurosis and the transversus abdominis aponeurosis
Fascial layers associated with anterior abdominal wall muscles
-Rectus sheath-What happens to the IO aponeurosis below the arcuate line?
- There is an anterior layer ONLY
- Rectus abdominis lies directly on transversalis fascia
IO aponeurosis-below arcuate line
-Anterior layer is formed by?
Fusion of all 3 muscles: EO, IO, and transversus abdominis
Arcuate line
- Inferior free edge of the posterior part of the rectus sheath
- Located about midway between umbilicus and pubic crest (or symphysis)
Transversalis fascia
-What is it?
-Thin, rather transparent membrane
Transversalis fascia
-Location relative to transversus abdominis?
-Lies on the deep surface of transversus abdominis m and aponeurosis
Transversalis fascia
-Specialized regions (named according to structures it is associated with)?
- Diaphragm
- Iliacus muscle
- psoas muscle
- femoral artery
Transversalis fascia
-Separated from peritoneal membrane (lining of abdominal cavity) in some areas by?
A layer of extra-peritoneal fat
Linea alba ("white line") -What is it?
Anterior midline where aponeurotic fibers of the rectus sheath interlace to form a tough raphe
Layers of abdominal wall at level of umbilicus, just lateral to midline, through the rectus sheath are?
- Skin
- Superficial fascia
- Camper’s layer
- Scarpa’s layer
- Anterior layer of rectus sheath
- Rectus abdominis muscle
- Posterior layer of rectus sheath
- Transversalis fascia
- Extraperitoneal CT and fat
- Peritoneum
Arterial supply of the anterior abdominal wall
- General considerations-Arterial supply to abdominal wall is derived from several sources, providing opportunities for collateral circulation via anastomoses between the sources
- 2 main sources?
- Superficial vessels
- Deep vessels
Arterial supply of anterior abdominal wall
-Deep vessels run their course in what layer?
Deep vessels run their course within the muscular layer
Arterial supply of anterior abdominal wall
-Deep vessels have 3 possible origins?
- Originate superiorly from subclavian artery
- Originate in mid-abdomen from aorta
- Originate inferiorly from external iliac artery
Arterial supply of anterior abdominal wall
-Superficial vessels run their course in what layer?
Superficial vessels run their course in the subcutaneous connective tissue
Arterial supply of anterior abdominal wall
-Superficial vessels have 2 possible origins?
- Originate from perforating branches of deeper vessels located within muscular layer
- Originate from branches of the femoral artery
Deep vascular system
- Superior epigastric artery
- Arises from?
- Arises from internal thoracic artery (a branch of subclavian)
- Internal thoracic artery branches into musculophrenic and superior epigastric
Deep vascular system
- Superior epigastric artery
- Where does it enter the rectus sheath?
Beneath the costal margin
Deep vascular system
- Superior epigastric artery
- Anastomoses with? Where do they anastomose?
Anastomoses with inferior epigastric artery within rectus abdominis muscle
Deep vascular system
- Superior epigastric artery
- Supplies?
Upper central part of anterior abdominal wall
Deep vascular system
- Inferior epigastric artery
- Arises from?
Arises from external iliac artery just above inguinal ligament
Deep vascular system
- Inferior epigastric artery
- Where does it run?
- Runs superomedially along medial side of deep inguinal ring
- Courses toward umbilicus in extraperitoneal (subserous) CT, raising along with its accompanying vein the lateral umbilical fold on the internal aspect of the anterior abdominal wall
Deep vascular system
- Inferior epigastric artery
- Where does it enter the rectus sheath?
Pierces transversalis fascia at level of arcuate line to enter rectus sheath
Deep vascular system
- Inferior epigastric artery
- Anastomoses with? Where?
Anastomoses with superior epigastric artery within rectus abdominis muscle