Regional Anesthesia Flashcards
What we block in TAP
1) The anterior divisions of T7-T11 continue from the intercostal space to enter the abdominal wall between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles until they reach the rectus abdominis
2) The anterior branch of T12 communicates with the iliohypogastric nerve and gives a branch to the pyramidalis
3) The iliohypogastric nerve (L1) divides between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis near the iliac crest into lateral and anterior cutaneous branches, the former supplying part of the skin of the gluteal region while the latter supplies the hypogastric region.
4) The ilioinguinal nerve (L1) communicates with the iliohypogastric nerve between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis near the anterior part of the iliac crest. It supplies the upper and medial part of the thigh and part of the skin covering the genitalia.(3)
