Muscles Of Posterior Wall Of Abdominal Cavity Flashcards
1
Q
What are the muscles of the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity?
A
Quadratus lumborum, psoas major, iliacus, Psoas minor
2
Q
The diaphragm bulges to what rib level?
A
Rib 6 or 7 vertebral level T8
3
Q
medial part of the diaphragm forms the _____
A
central tendon
4
Q
What are the 4 groups of muscle fibers associated with the diaphragm?
A
Sternal, costal, arcuate, crural
5
Q
The psoas major and iliacus insert to form a ____ on the lesser troachanter
A
common tendon
6
Q
The ilacus and psoas major muscle together are commonly called
A
iliopsoas
7
Q
Iliacus nerve
A
femoral nerve from lumbar plexus
