Posterior abdominal wall Flashcards
Subcostal nerve roots
T12
Iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerve roots
L1
genitofemoral nerve roots
L1, L2
lateral femoral cutaneous nerve roots
L2, L3
femoral nerve roots
L2-L4
obturator nerve roots
L2-L4
Lumbosacral trunk roots
L4, L5
What nerves are located medial to psoas major?
Obturator and lumbosacral trunk
What does the superior suprarenal arteries branch from?
The inferior phrenic a.
What do the middle suprarenal arteries branch from?
Directly from the abdominal aorta
What do the inferior suprarenal arteries branch from?
Renal arteries
If you were to approach the left kidney posteriorly, what nerves do you need to watch out for?
Ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric
What innervates the diaphragm?
Phrenic nerves
What does the renal fascia cover?
The perinephric fat
Is the lumbar a. paired?
Yes
What innervates psoas major m?
anterior rami of L1-L3
What is the function of psoas major m?
Flex thigh and laterally flex the vertebral column
What innervates iliacus m?
Femoral n.
What is the function of iliac m?
Flex thigh and stabilize the hip
What is the innervation of quadratus lumborum?
anterior rami of T12 and L1-L4
What is the function of quadratus lumborum?
- ) extend/laterally flex vertebral column
2. ) keep rib 12 in place during inspiration
What nodes do foregut structures go to?
celiac nodes
What nodes do midgut structures go to?
superior mesenteric nodes
What nodes do hindgut structures go to?
inferior mesenteric nodes