Unit 3 - Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum: Arteries of the Abdominal Wall (Ex. III)

Question 1

paired segmental branches of abdominal aorta

Answer 1

• intercostal aa.
• subcostal aa.
• lumbar aa.

Question 2

branches of external iliac a.

Answer 2

• I epigastric a.

- deep circumflex iliac a.

Question 3

branches of femoral a. that supply abdominal wall

Answer 3

• superficial epigastric a.

- superficial circumflex iliac a.

Question 4

branches of internal thoracic a.

Answer 4

• musculophrenic a.

- S epigastric a. –> descends w/in rectus sheath P to rectus abdominis - anastomoses w/ I epigastric a.