Posterior Abdominal wall and Kidneys - Escobar Flashcards
Osteology in this region:
Ribs 11 and 12
L1 - 5
Iliac fossa and crest
S1: promontory and ala
Joints: lumbosacral and sacroiliac
Iliolumbar ligament
Psoas Major Function:
Flexion of thigh at hip joint. Flexion of trunk forward and Lateral
Psoas Minor Function:
Weak flexion of lumbar region
Quadratus Lumborum Function:
Depress and stabilize Rib12.
Some lateral bending.
Iliacus Function:
Flexion of thigh at hip joint
Psoas Major Innervation:
Ventral rami of L1 to L3/4
Psoas minor innervation:
L1 Ventral ramus
Quadratus Lumborum Innervation:
Ventral rami of T12, L1 to L4
Iliacus Innervation:
Femoral nerve (L2-4)
Diaphragm Innervation:
Phrenic Nerve (C3-5)
Diaphragm function:
Increase vertical diameter of thoracic cavity
Diaphragm made of 3 parts:
Sternal Part, Costal Part, Lumbar Part
Location of 3 parts of diaphragm:
Sternal Part: Xiphoid process
Costal part: Internal surface of 7-12th ribs
Lumbar Part: Medial Arcuate ligament / Lateral Arcuate ligament
Left and Right Crus of Diaphragm locations;
Right Crus: L1-3
Left Crus: L1 and L2
Median Arcuate Ligament inbetween left and right crus.
Median Arcuate Ligament arches over:
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Arches anterior to the AORTA
Completes the aortic hiatus