Retroperitoneum and Kidneys

Question 1

Abdominal Aorta

Answer 1

Passes through diaphragm at T12

Question 2

Abdominal Aorta Branches

Answer 2

Multiple paired
3 Non-Paired
Splits at L4 into common iliac arteries

Question 3

Non-paired Branches

Answer 3

Celiac trunk - L1
Superior Mesenteric - L1
Inferior Mesenteric - L3

Question 4

Autonomic Nervous System

Answer 4

Visceral Efferent
Visceral Afferent
Sympathetic

Question 5

Visceral Efferent

Answer 5

Motor to smooth muscle of internal organs

Question 6

Visceral Afferent

Answer 6

Sensory from receptors in mucous membranes, organ capsules, sweat/sebaceous glands and blood vessels

Question 7

Referred Pain from Visceral Afferent

Answer 7

Autonomic - mixed efferent/afferent

Visceral - come to same spinal level as somatic so pain is somatic

Question 8

Quadratus Lumborum Origin

Answer 8

Iliac crest

Question 9

Quadratus Lumborum Insertion

Answer 9

12th rib

Transverse process of L1-L5

Question 10

Quadratus Lumborum Function

Answer 10

“Fix” 12th rib during inspiration

Question 11

Psoas Origin

Answer 11

Bodies of T12-L4

Question 12

Psoas Insertion

Answer 12

Lesser trochanter

Question 13

Psoas Function

Answer 13

Chief flexor of thigh/trunk

Question 14

Iliacus Origin

Answer 14

Iliac Fossa/Sacral ala

Question 15

Iliacus Insertion

Answer 15

Lateral psoas

Question 16

Iliacus Function

Answer 16

Assists psoas

Question 17

Kidney Stone Pain

Answer 17

Renal and ureter pain