Other random shit Flashcards
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Name and explain the abdominal pelvic membranes
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Parietal layer: which lines the walls of the abdominal cavity. Consists of two layers
Visceral layer which lines the organs within the abdominal cavity
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What is the Anterior thoracic wall made up by and what is the tissue types and its function.
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made up by: Sternum Ribs (true and false ribs) Intercostal muscles (internal and external) Tissue types Bone Skeletal muscle Function Bone protects the organs of the thoracic cavity and limits movement in the thoracic area of the vertebral column Skeletal muscle causes contraction which is important during respiration
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What is the Anterior abdominal wall made up by and what is the tissue types and its function.
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Made up by: Abdominal muscles: - Rectus abdominis - Transverse abdominis - External and internal obliques Aponeurosis Tissue types Skeletal muscle Connective tissue Function The anterior abdominal wall is primarily made up of soft tissue types which allows for greater movement. This helps to increase intra-abdominal pressure which assists in respiration and during childbirth