Peritoneal Cavity & ABD Wall (INCOMPLETE)

Question 0

what are the abdominal wall muscles

review where these muscles are & what their definition is

Answer 0

linea alba

inguinal canal and ligament

Question 1

what muscles are in the peritoneal cavity

review where these muscles are & what their definition is

Answer 1

rectus abdominis
external oblique
internal oblique
transverse abdominis
psoas
quadratus lumborum

Question 2

what is parietal peritoneum

Answer 2

lines the walls of the cavity

Question 3

what is visceral peritoneum

Answer 3

covering the abdominal organs

Question 4

what does the peritoneal cavity secrete and why

Answer 4

secretes serous fluid to reduce friction between structures

Question 5

peritoneal cavity = _______ sac

Answer 5

greater

Question 6

what is the lesser sac (omental bursa)

Answer 6

peritoneal recess posterior to the stomach

Question 7

what are the 2 greater sac’s

Answer 7

Morison’s pouch

Pouch of Douglas

Question 8

the lesser sac communicates with the greater sac through a small vertical opening known as the _______ _______ - _______ __ ______

Answer 8

epiploic foramen - foramen of Winslow

Question 9

indications for peritoneal cavity exam

Answer 9

fever
pain
palpable mass
bleeding
trauma
post surgery

Question 10

techniques for scanning the peritoneal cavity

Answer 10

high frequency linear transducer

valsalva

Question 11

fluid accumulates in the ______ parts of the body, therefore, the ______ and ______ _______ should be evaluated carefully for pathologic collections of fluid

Answer 11

lowest

pelvis and lateral flanks (gutters)