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1
Q

In both the horse and ox, this is the deep fascia of the trunk that consists largely of elastic tissue.

A

Tunica flava abdominis

2
Q

The ventral border of the aponeurosis of this muscle forms the inguinal ligament.

A

external abdominal oblique

3
Q

Designated names of the ventral branches of spinal nerves L1 - L4

A

L1 - cranial iliohypogastric
L2 - Caudal iliohypogastric
L3 - Ilioinguinal
L4 - Lateral cutaneous femoral

4
Q

Flexor of the vertebral column

A

rectus abdominis

5
Q

The aponeuroses of the abdominal oblique mm. and the transversus abdominis m. form the ____________ around the ______________.

A

rectus sheath

rectus abdominis

6
Q

Cranial, medial and caudal boundaries of the deep inguinal ring

A

cranial - ventral border of internal abdominal oblique m.
medial - rectus abdominis m.
caudal - inguinal ligament

7
Q

supports the majority of the weight of the abdominal viscera in the horse

A

prepubic tendon

8
Q

In the horse, the _______________ is used to access the cecum

A

RIGHT paralumbar fossa

9
Q

In the cow/bull, the ______________ is used to access the rumen.

A

LEFT paralumbar fossa

10
Q

The origin of the internal abdominal oblique m. in the horse is solely from the __________; whereas in the cow, fibers originate from the _____________ of the ____________ and _______________ as well.

A

The origin of the internal abdominal oblique m. in the horse is solely from the tuber coxae; whereas in the cow, fibers originate from the transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae and thoracolumbar fascia as well.

11
Q

Limits movement at the coxofemoral joint; prevents side kicking.

A

accessory ligament of the femoral head

12
Q

Borders of the paralumbar fossa in cattle

A
  • tips of the lumbar transverse processes
  • last rib
  • ridge of internal abdominal oblique from tuber coxae to ventral last rib
13
Q

What should be blocked before incising the paralumbar fossa?

A

ventral branches of spinal nerves T13 - L3/L4