Terms Lab 16 Flashcards
Where is transversalis fascia located? (313)
It is fascia attached to the transversus abdominis muscle (nerves!); deep inguinal ring is partly located here
What is located on the transversus abdominis muscle? (300)
Nerves!
What is parietal peritoneum?
Lining of the body walls
What is visceral peritoneum?
Tight covering of visceral organs
What does the falciform ligament connect to? (314)
- diaphragm and umbilicus and 2. liver
What is the median ligament of the bladder? (314)
Fold of peritoneum that connects the bladder to the umbilicus; located on the ventral aspect
What is the falciform ligament? (314)
Fold of peritoneum
Where is the vaginal ring located? (#)
Opening formed by peritoneum as it enters the inguinal canal
Where is the deep inguinal ring located? (411)
Internal abdominal oblique muscle
Where is the ductus deferens located in the abdomen? (390)
Attached to body wall with mesoductus deferens which merges with the mesorchium at the vaginal ring
Where are the caudal eipgastric artery and vein located? (211)
Travel cranially along the deep face of the caudal rectus abdominis
What does the greater omentum look like?
Lace with two layers
Where is the greater omentum located? (314)
First structure seen when opening the abdomen, covers small intestines; attaches to the greater curvature of the stomach
What is the omental bursa?
Cavity created by the greater omentum’s deep and superficial leaves
Where is the urinary bladder located? (314)
At the caudal end of the abdomen/pelvis
Where is the uterus located? (319)
Dorsal to the bladder; ventral to the descending colon
Where is the cervix located? (319)
At the caudal end of the uterus
Where is the body of the uterus located? (319)
Along the descending colon
Where are the uterine horns located? (319)
Stretch cranially towards the kidneys
Where is the spleen located? (316)
Left side; caudal to the liver
Where is the diaphragm’s tendinous center located? (259)
Forms a V-shape pointing ventrally
Where are the diaphragm’s lumber parts located? (259)
Dorsal parts attach to L3 & L4