Other random shit Flashcards

1
Q

Name and explain the abdominal pelvic membranes

A

Parietal layer: which lines the walls of the abdominal cavity. Consists of two layers

Visceral layer which lines the organs within the abdominal cavity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the Anterior thoracic wall made up by and what is the tissue types and its function.

A
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
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the Anterior abdominal wall made up by and what is the tissue types and its function.

A
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
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly