Thigh - non muscles Flashcards
What are the 9 regions of the abdomen, from top to bottom?
- Hypochondrium region (L and R side)
- Epigastric region
- Lumbar region (L and R side)
- Umbilical region
- Inguinal region (L and R side)
- Hypogastric region
What are the two vertical lines separating the abdominal regions?
Mid-clavicular lines
What is the most superior horizontal line separating regions of the abdomen?
Subcostal lines
What is the inferior line separating the regions of the abdomen?
Transtubercular
What are the two main groups of plexi in our body?
- Somatic
2. Autonomic
What are the main ventral rami of the lumbar plexus?
L1-L4
Where is the lumbar plexus usually located in relation to the psoas major?
Behind psoas
What are the three muscles in close relation to the lumbar plexus?
- Psoas major
- Iliacus
- Quadratus lumborum
What is the nerve running immediately below rib 12?
Subcostal
What does the iliohypogastric n. supply?
lateral gluteal region and hypogastric region of stomach
What does the ilioinguinal n. supply?
Lateral gluteal region and anterior half of genitals
The iliohypogastric and the ilioinguinal nerves pass into the pelvic cavity (T/F).
FALSE
What branches of the lumbar plexus does the lateral cutaneous n. come from?
L2 and L3
What does the lateral cutaneous n. supply?
Lateral side of thigh
Where can you always find the lateral cutaneous n.
1 inch medial to ASIS
What nerve is very subject to mechanical strain?
lateral cutaneous
What causes the lateral cutaneous nerve to be vulnerable to mechanical stress?
Its path of travel under the inguinal ligament, which is a very small opening and is easily compressed.
What are 4 causes of meralgia paraethetica?
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Heavy belts
- Tight underwear
What branch of the genitofemoral n. is motor? What branch is sensory?
Genital branch = motor; femoral branch = sensory
What muscle does the genital branch of the genitofemoral n. go to?
cremaster