Anatomy Flashcards
(90 cards)
What are the contents of the inguinal ligament
round ligament ilioinguinal nerve genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve
What is the origin and insertion of the inguinal ligament
ASIS to pubic tubercle
Where is the anatomical landmark for the deep inguinal ring
halfway between ASIS and pubic tubercle
Where is the anatomical landmark for the superficial inguinal ring
superior to the pubic tubercle
What are the groin contents
lateral to medial Femoral.. Nerve Artery Vein Empty space Lymphatics
Greater omentum borders
greater curvature of the stomach transverse mesocolon - hepatic and splenic flexure
Where does the ilioinguinal nerve arise from?
L1
Where does the genitofemoral nerve arise from?
L1-2
Boundaries of the femoral triangle
Superior border – Formed by the inguinal ligament, a ligament that runs from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle. Lateral border – Formed by the medial border of the sartorius muscle. Medial border – Formed by the medial border of the adductor longus muscle. The rest of this muscle forms part of the floor of the triangle. It also has a floor and a roof: Anteriorly, the roof of the femoral triangle is formed by the fascia lata. Posteriorly, the base of the femoral triangle is formed by the pectineus, iliopsoas and adductor longus muscles.
Contents of the femoral triangle
Femoral sheath with: Femoral nerve Femoral artery Femoral vein - from which the great then Femoral canal Empty space Lymphatic nodes and vessels (Superficial inguinal LN)
Where does the femoral artery cross the inguinal ligament
The femoral artery crosses exactly midway between the pubic symphysis and anterior superior iliac spine (known as the mid-inguinal point).
What is a femoral hernia
In the case of femoral hernia, part of the bowel pushes into the femoral canal, underneath the inguinal ligament. This manifests clinically as a lump or bulge in the area of the femoral triangle. It usually requires surgical intervention to treat.
Where do you find the deep inguinal lymph nodes? Name of one?
under the inguinal ligament - the most superficial being Cloquet node
Branches of the abdominal aorta
the abdominal aorta has: 3 single anterior visceral branches (coeliac, superior mesenteric artery, inferior mesenteric artery) 3 paired lateral visceral branches (suprarenal, renal, gonadal) 5 paired lateral abdominal wall branches (inferior phrenic and four lumbar) 3 terminal branches (two common iliac arteries and the median sacral artery)
Where is the internal epigastric artery located?
The IEA can be 4 to 8 cm from midline regardless of body fat habitus or levels
Mnemonic for abdominal aorta
I - Inferior phrenic (parietal) Can - Coeliac Move - Middle suprarenal Somewhere - Superior mesenteric Really - Renal Lovely (and) - Lumbar x 4 pairs (parietal) Glorious - Gonadal In - Inferior mesenteric March - Median sacral (parietal) Terminal branches are the common iliacs

Path of the right renal artery
Runs behind the IVC
What is the median umbilical ligament
It is what the urachus becomes following birth. ligament from the apex of the bladder to the umbilicus

What is the medial umbilical ligament
Also called obliterated umbilical artery
Where is the arcuate line?
1/2 of the distance from the umbilicus to the pubic crest
What happens at the arcuate line?
It is the site of entry of the inferior epigastric artery in to the rectus sheath.
Also the site of weakness - spigelian hernia
What is the ileopubic tract
The ileopubic tract is a thickening of the transversalis fascia just behind the site of the inguinal ligament. it arches over the external iliac vessels. Important landmark in laparoscopic hernia repair.
Where would you find the deep inguinal ring?
The round ligament of the uterus enters the inguinal canal
When does the rectum become the anus
As it passes through the levator ani