Exam 4 Flashcards
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Abdomen
Section of the trunk between the thorax and the pelvis
Abdominal Regions
Right/Left Hypochondriac, Epigastric, Right/Left Lumbar, Umbilical, Right/Left Inguinal, and Hypogastric/Pubic
Why are the Abdominal Regions important?
Help to describe the locations of abdominal organs and pathologies, including the location of symptoms such as pain
Transpyloric Plane
Anteriorly crosses tips of 9th costal cartilages and posteriorly lower 1st lumbar vertebra, many organs found here (pylorus, superior part of duodenum, duodenojejunal flexure, fundus of gallbladder)
What is beneath the Muscle Layer?
The transversal is fascia (extraperitoneal fat) and the peritoneum (deeper layer)
What are the two fasciae beneath the skin?
Fatty Fascia (Campers Fascia) and the Deep Membranous Layer (Scarpas Fascia)
What is the Superficial Perineal Fascia
Also called Colle’s Fascia, attaches to the ischiopubic rami of the hip bone and fuses laterally to the deep fascia of the thigh
Lumbar Puncture
Needle inserted into the back either superior or inferior to the spinous process, L3-L5 vertebrae, purpose to withdraw CSF
Superficial Abdominal Muscle Innervation
6 lower intercostal nerves and L1
Function of Superficial Muscles
Compress abdominal viscera, flex and rotate the trunk (lumbar vertebrae), expiratory muscles
External Abdominal Oblique Muscles
On the 5-12 ribs, fibers point towards the pubic symphysis, assists in exhaling, is part of forming the thicker structure called the Iguinal Ligament
Internal Abdominal Oblique Muscles
Fan shaped muscle, fibers point towards breast, assists in exhaling, forming part of the rectus sheath (cranial and middle and caudal sections)
Cremaster Muscle
Spermatic cord a continuation of the caudal section, reflex innervation femoral branch of the genitogmeoral nerve and/or inguinal nerve (Afferent) and genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve, L1-L2 (Efferent)
Transversus Abdominis
Runs transversely and merges into the aponeurosis, forming the posterior layer of the rectus sheath superior to the arcuate line, innervation intercostal nerves T7-T11
Rectus Abdominis
Stabilizes pelvis and supports the abdominal viscera, helps with expirations and rotation of trunk, contraction can produce force, innervated by intercostal nerves and subcostal nerve (T7-T12)
Pyramidalis
Small, triangular muscle that lies anterior to the inferior section of the rectus abdomens in the rectus sheath but can be absent in some people, though to tense up the linea alba
Rectus Sheath
Aponeurosis of the abdominal muscles (external and internal obliques) surrounding the rectus abdominis, terminates in curved edge, arcuate line
Contents of Rectus Sheath
Rectus abdominis muscle, inferior/superior epigastric vessels, pyramidalis, lymphatic muscles, anterior primary rami of five lower intercostal nerves (including subcostal)
Vessels/Innervation of Rectus Sheath
Inferior/Superior epigastric vessels, subcostal nerve, costal nerve
Iliohypogastric and Ilioinguinal Nerves
Not in the rectus sheath, innervate the pubic area,
external genitalia and medial and upper parts of the thigh
Inguinal Ligament
At iliac crest, aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique rolls on itself to form this ligament
Superficial Inguinal Ring
Opening the aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique in the inferomedial section, directly above the inguinal ligament, attaches to front of pubic symphysis
Deep Inguinal Ring
Opening in the Transversalis Fascia, in the hypogastric region
Transversalis Fascia
Deep fascia beneath the anterolateral abdominal wall muscles