Posterior Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
attachments for the diaphragm come from which 3 main parts?
A
sternal, costal, lumbar
2
Q
innervation of the diaphragm central and periphery
A
central: phrenic
periphery: intercostal
3
Q
arcuate
A
thickening of fascia surrounding hiatus
4
Q
runs through the canal hiatus? also vertebral level?
A
T8
IVC
R phrenic n
5
Q
runs through esophageal hiatus? also vertebral level?
A
T10
esophagus
anterior and posterior vagal trunks
branches of L gastric a
tributaries of L gastric v
6
Q
what runs through aortic hiatus? also vertebral level?
A
T12
descending aorta
thoracic duct
7
Q
inferior attachment of psoas major m?
A
goes under inguinal ligament to attach to lesser trochanter
8
Q
psoas major m innervation?
A
femoral n (L2-L40
9
Q
primary action psoas major m?
A
flex thigh
10
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