Peritoneal Cavity and Abdominal Wall Flashcards
Look up definitions
of abdominal muscles
What muscles are in the peritoneum?
rectus abdominus - front
external oblique - along side
internal oblique - under external oblique
transversus abdominis - underneath it all
psoas - along kidneys
quadratus lumborum - between psoas muscles
What is the linea alba
Cartilage between muscles
Where is the inguinal canal and ligament?
the place where we get our groin picture
get a more specific definition
what is the parietal peritoneum?
lines the walls of the cavity
what is the visceral peritoneum?
covers the abdominal organs
Where is the greater sac?
peritoneal cavity
part of morison’s pouch and pouch of douglas
Where is the lesser sac?
finish
What kind of fluid is inflammatory or malignant?
ascites
free fluid is just fluid
What are the two kinds of ascites?
transudate
exudate
What is transudate ascites?
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what is exudate ascites?
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