SIMPLIFIED MRCS ANATOMY-ABDOMEN AND PELVIS Flashcards
Enumerate layers of anterior abdominal wall (laterally)
Discuss attachment of external oblique muscle
+Origin—— costal
+Insertion—- lumbar , ilioinguinal , linea alba
+Innervation—- lower 6 thoracic and 1st lumbar(L1)
+Direction of fibres—- downward,forward and medially
Discuss internal oblique muscle
+Origin——lumbar fascia,ilioinguinal(iliac crest and inguinal ligament)
+Insertion—— costal(lower part makes conjoint tendon),linea alba
+Innervation—- lower 6 thoracic+ 1st lumbar(L1)
+Direction of fibres—— upward,forward and medially
Discuss transversus abdominis muscle
+Origin—— costal,lumbar,ilioinguinal
+Insertion—-Linear alba
+Innervation—-lower 6 thoracic+1st lumbar(L1)
+Direction of fibres —- Transverse
Discuss quadratus lumborum
+Origin—- lumbar fascia,iliac crest
+Insertion—-12th rib
+Innervation—— T12,L1-L3
+Action—- (1)Unilateral (alone): laterally flex the vertebral column
(2)Bilateral (together): depression of thoracic cage
Discuss rectus abdominis muscle
+Origin—- (1) At the level of arcuate line
Midway between umbilicus and symphysis pubis
(2) Above arcuate line
+Anterior—External oblique + Anterior lamina of internal oblique
+Posterior—Posterior lamina of internal oblique +Transversus abdominis muscle
+Insertion— Below arcuate line
+Anterior—All muscles
+Posterior—- Transversalis fascia
+Innervation— (1) lower 6 intercostal
(2) Nerve from lateral side
Discuss linea alba
+Definition—- bloodless midline
+Features— (1)Superiorly— wide
(2)Inferiorly—- narrow
(3)Bloodless
Define linea alba
Bloodless midline
What are the features of linea alba?
(1)Superiorly—- wide
(2)Inferiorly—-narrow
(3)Bloodless
What are the dimensions of linea alba?
(1)Superiorly—- wide
(2)Inferiorly—- narrow
Define linea semilunaris
Lateral border of rectus abdominis muscle
What is the blood supply of rectus abdominis muscle?
Superior and inferior epigastric arteries posterior to it
What is the location of superior and inferior epigastric arteries in the anterior abdominal?
Posterior to the rectus abdominis muscle
What is the blood supply to the anterior abdominal wall?
Superior and inferior epigastric arteries behind rectus abdominis muscle
What is the clinical significance of linea alba?
Midline incision through linea alba during exploration
What is the clinical significance of rectus abdominis muscle?
(1)During Pfannenstiel incision the muscle divided is the rectus abdominis
(2)Posteriorly,below arcuate line
+no posterior rectus sheath
+there is only Transversalis fascia behind the muscle
What is the clinical significance of linea semilunaris?
Spigelian hernia— (1)at the level of arcuate line
(2)at lateral border of rectus muscle (i.e., linea semilunaris
What is the location of spigelian hernia?
(1)at level of arcuate line
(2)At lateral border of rectus abdominis muscle(i.e., linea semilunaris)
What is the location of linea semilunaris?
At lateral border of rectus abdominis muscle
What is the origin of cremasteric fascia?
Internal oblique muscle
What is the origin of conjoint tendon?
Internal oblique muscle
What is the length of inguinal canal?
4cm
What is the location of superficial inguinal ring?
(1)At external oblique muscle
(2)Above pubic tubercle
What is the location of deep inguinal ring?
(1)At fascia transversalis
(2)1/2 inch above midpoint of inguinal ligament
(3)lateral to inferior epigastric vessels (site of indirect hernia)
What is the direction of inguinal canal?
Downward ,forward ,medially
Discuss boundaries of inguinal canal
Mnemonic = APSI-AT ML ( 2A+ 2T+ 2M+ 2L)
+Anterior wall (2A)— (1)External oblique (A)poneurosis—you should open it during hernia repair
(2)Internal oblique (A)poneurosis+Transversus abdominis(both laterally)
+Posterior wall (2T)—(1)(T)ransversalis fascia—you put mesh on it during hernia repair
(2)Conjoint (T)endon(medially+from internal oblique muscle)
+Superiorly (roof)(2M)— arched fibres of
(1)Internal oblique (m)uscle
(2)Transversus abdominis (m)uscle
+Inferiorly(floor)(2L)— (1)Inguinal (L)igament (the lower end of external oblique muscle)
(2)(L)acunar ligament
Discuss contents of inguinal canal
Mnemonic;S/3V/3Nerves
(1)Spermatic cord-the most important content
(2)Vas deferns
(3)Vessels(artery of vas,testicular artery,cremasteric artery)
(4)Vestige of processes vaginalis(processes vaginalis derived from peritoneum)
(5)Genital branch of Genito femoral nerve
(6)Ilioinguinal nerve
(7)Sympathetic nerves
What is the most important content of inguinal canal?
Spermatic cord
Discuss covering of inguinal canal
Mnemonic; ICE/TIE or ICE/FIE
(1)Exteranl spermatic fascia—Extarnal oblique muscle
(2)Cremasteric fascia—-Internal oblique muscle
(3)Internal spermatic fascia—-Transversalis fascia
What is the origin of external spermatic fascia?
External oblique muscle
What is the origin of internal spermatic fascia?
Transversalis fascia
Discuss indirect inguinal hernia
+Aetiology
In children (indirect mainly) —- patent or persistent processes vaginalis
+Site of defect
Deep inguinal ring
+Direction of descent
Downward,forward and medially
+Course—through the following
(1)deep ring
(2)inguinal canal
(3)Superficial ring
(4)Scrotum—presented as a groin swelling
What is the cause of indirect inguinal hernia?
In children (indirect mainly) —- patent or persistent processes vaginalis
What is most common inguinal hernia in children?
Indirect inguinal hernia
What is the cause of indirect inguinal hernia in children?
Patent or persistent processes vaginalis
What is the site of defect in indirect inguinal hernia?
Deep inguinal ring
What is the direction of descent of indirect inguinal hernia?
Downward,forward and medially
Discuss course of indirect inguinal hernia
through the following
(1)deep ring
(2)inguinal canal
(3)Superficial ring
(4)Scrotum—presented as a groin swelling
Which inguinal hernia passes lateral to inferior epigastric vessels?
Indirect inguinal hernia
What are the boundaries of Hessel Bach triangle?
+Laterally—inferior epigastric vessels
+Medially—Lateral border of rectus abdominis muscle
+Inferiorly—Inguinal ligament
What is the clinical significance of Hassel Bach triangle?
Site of direct inguinal hernia
What is the site of direct inguinal hernia?
(1)Through Hassel Bach triangle
(2)Medial to inferior epigastric vessels
Which inguinal hernia passes medial to inferior epigastric vessels?
Direct inguinal hernia
Define direct inguinal hernia
(1)Through Hassel Bach triangle
(2)Medial to the inferior epigastric vessels
Define hydrocele
Collection of fluids in tunica vaginalis
What is the nerve root of the ilioinguinal nerve?
L1
What is the course of the ilioinguinal nerve?
(1)Emerges from the lateral border of the psoas major muscle just inferior to the iliohypogastric nerve
(2)Perforates the transversus abdominis muscle near the anterior part of the iliac crest
(3)Passes between the transversus abdominis and internal oblique muscles
(4)Pierces the Inguinal canal to pass through it anterior to spermatic cord but not enter from beginning
(5)Leave the abdominal wall through superficial Inguinal ring
What is the function of the ilioinguinal nerve?
+Motor
No motor function in the lower limb but innervates muscle of the abdominal wall
+Sensory
(1)Skin over anteromedial part of the upper thigh and
(2)Adjacent skin of perineum
(3)Anterior scrotum and labia
What causes ilioinguinal nerve injury?
Entrapped during Inguinal hernia repair causing severe postoperative pain
What is the manifestations of ilioinguinal nerve injury?
Severe postoperative pain
What is the motor function of the ilioinguinal nerve?
No motor function in the lower limb but innervates muscle of the abdominal wall
What is the sensory function of the ilioinguinal nerve?
(1)Skin over anteromedial part of the upper thigh and
(2)Adjacent skin of perineum
(3)Anterior scrotum and labia
What is the nerve root of the genitofemoral nerve?
L1-L2
What is the course of the genitofemoral nerve?
(1)Passes obliquely and anteroinferiorly through psoas major muscle on the posterior abdominal wall
(2)Emerges from the medial border of psoas major opposite the fibrocartilage between L3-L4 vertebrae
(3)It then descends on the anterior surface of psoas major,undercover of the peritoneum
What is the function of the genitofemoral nerve?
+Motor
No motor function in lower limb, but genital branch innervates cremaster muscle in the wall of the spermatic cord in men thence cremastric reflexes
+Sensory
-Genital branch(inguinal canal)
(1)Innervates cremaster muscle in the wall of
spermatic cord in men thence cremastric reflexes
(2)Skin of scrotum
-Femoral branch(post.to ing.lig,lat.to femoral artery)
Skin at femoral triangle,i.e.,skin on anterior central part of upper thigh
What are the components of the genitofemoral nerve?
-Genital branch(inguinal canal)
(1)Innervates cremaster muscle in the wall of
spermatic cord in men thence cremastric reflexes
(2)Skin of scrotum
-Femoral branch(post.to ing.lig,lat.to femoral artery)
Skin at femoral triangle,i.e.,skin on anterior central part of upper thigh
What are locations and functions of the components of the genitofemoral nerve?
-Genital branch(inguinal canal)
(1)Innervates cremaster muscle in the wall of
spermatic cord in men thence cremastric reflexes
(2)Skin of scrotum
-Femoral branch(post.to ing.lig,lat.to femoral artery)
Skin at femoral triangle,i.e.,skin on anterior central part of upper thigh
What are the locations of the genital branch of the genitofemoral femoral nerve?
+Location—Genital branch(inguinal canal)
+Function
(1)Innervates cremaster muscle in the wall of
spermatic cord in men thence cremastric reflexes
(2)Skin of scrotum
What are the functions of the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve?
+Location—inguinal canal
+Function
(1)Innervates cremaster muscle in the wall of
spermatic cord in men thence cremastric reflexes
(2)Skin of scrotum
What are locations and functions of the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve?
+Location—post.to ing.lig,lat.to femoral artery)
+Function
Skin at femoral triangle,i.e.,skin on anterior central part of upper thigh
What are the locations of the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve?
+Location—post.to ing.lig,lat.to femoral artery
+Function—Skin at femoral triangle,i.e.,skin on anterior central part of upper thigh
What are the functions of the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve?
+Location—post.to ing.lig,lat.to femoral artery)
+Function—Skin at femoral triangle,i.e.,skin on anterior central part of upper thigh
What are the motor functions of the genitofemoral nerve?
No motor function in lower limb, but genital branch innervates cremaster muscle in the wall of the spermatic cord in men thence cremastric reflexes
What are the sensory functions of the genitofemoral nerve?
-Genital branch(inguinal canal)
(1)Innervates cremaster muscle in the wall of
spermatic cord in men thence cremastric reflexes (2)Skin of scrotum
-Femoral branch(post.to ing.lig,lat.to femoral artery)
Skin at femoral triangle,i.e.,skin on anterior central part of upper thigh
What nerve is responsible for cremasteric reflex?
Genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve
Which branch of the genitofemoral nerve is responsible for cremasteric reflex?
Genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve
Discuss blood supply to the testis
What is the arterial supply to the testis?
From aorta
What is the venous drainage of the testis?
What is the site of drainage of the right testicular vein?
IVC
What is the site of drainage of the left testicular vein?
Left renal vein
What is the lymphatic drainage of the testis?
What is the lymphatic drainage of the scrotum?
Inguinal L.N(medial transverse group)
Which group of inguinal lymph nodes is the site lymphatic drainage of the scrotum?
Medial transverse group
Discuss cutaneous Innervation of scrotum?
Which nerve supply the anterior scrotum?
Ilioinguinal nerve
Which nerve supply the posterior scrotum?
Pudendal nerve
Which nerve supply small area of scrotum?
Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
Enumerate the layers covering the testes?
What guides descend of the testes?
Gubernaculum
What is the course of undescended testes?
(1)Abdomen
(2)Deep inguinal ring
(3)Inguinal canal
(4)Superficial inguinal ring
(5)Upper scrotum
Enumerate sites of ectopic testes
(1)Abdomen
(2)Suprapubic
(3)Base of penis
(4)Superficial inguinal pouch
(5)Inguinal canal
(6)Suprascrotal regions
(7)Contralateral hemiscrotum
(8)Perineal region
(9)Femoral region
Discuss attachment of the diaphragm
+origin
(1)Sternal—Xiphoid
(2)Costal—Lower 6 costal cartilages
(3)Vertebral—by 2 crura and 3 arcuate ligaments
+Insertion
Central tendon
What is the nerve supply of the diaphragm?
(1)Central part—Phrenic nerve(sensory and motor)
(2)Peripheral part—Lower 6 Thoracic nerves
What is the origin of the diaphragm?
(1)Sternal—-Xiphoid
(2)Costal—Lower 6 costal cartilages
(3)Vertebral—by 2 crura and 3 arcuate ligaments