Arterial supply of Anterolateral Abdominal wall Flashcards
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Superficial epigastric artery
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- Branch of femoral artery
- Supplies superficial fascia of abdominal wall
2
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Superficial circumflex iliac artery
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-Branch of femoral artery
3
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Superior epigastric artery
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- Terminal branch of internal thoracic artery
- Anastomoses with inferior epigastric artery
4
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Inferior epigastric artery
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- Branch of external iliac artery
- Anastomose with superior epigastric artery
- Travels within the rectus sheath; between transversalis fascia and posterior wall of rectus sheath
5
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Inferior epigastric vein
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-Drains anterolateral abdominal wall and empties into the external iliac vein
