Pelvic Cavity, Diaphragm, and Abdomen

Question 1

where is the ASIS located

Answer 1

anterior
it is the bony prominence that sticks out at the front of hip

Question 2

what does the diaphragm do when it relaxes? is it on the inhale or exhale?

Answer 2

returns to dome shape
exhalation

Question 3

what does the diaphragm do when it contracts? is it on the inhale or exhale?

Answer 3

it flattens out
inhalation

Question 4

how does the pelvic floor move with the diaphragm

Answer 4

in unison and passively with breathing

Question 5

where is the PSIS located

Answer 5

the dimples on your back

Question 6

what does PSIS stand for

Answer 6

posterior superior iliac spine

Question 7

what does ASIS stand for

Answer 7

anterior superior iliac spine

Question 8

what are the 2 perineum triangles

Answer 8

urogenital triangle
anal triangle

Question 9

muscles of the superficial urogenital triangle

Answer 9

ischiocavernosus
bulbospongiosus
superficial transverse perineal
external anal sphincter

Question 10

3 muscles of the levator ani

Answer 10

puborectalis
pubococcygeus
iliococcygeus

Question 11

what is the function of the levator ani

Answer 11

to support the organs in the pelvic inlet

Question 12

what nerve innervates the pelvic floor muscles

Answer 12

pudendal nerve (S2-4)

Question 13

what muscle attaches to the xyphoid process

Answer 13

diaphragm

Question 14

what muscle attaches to the rib angle

Answer 14

iliocostalis

Question 15

what muscle attaches to the rib external surface

Answer 15

serratus anterior

Question 16

what ribs are true ribs

Answer 16

1-7

Question 17

what ribs are false ribs

Answer 17

8-10

Question 18

what ribs are floating ribs

Answer 18

11 + 12

Question 19

what are the 2 rib joints

Answer 19

costovertebral joint
costotransverse joint

Question 20

where does the costovertebral joint articulate

Answer 20

the vertebral body of the vertebrae above

Question 21

where does the costotransverse joint articulate

Answer 21

on the TP with the tubercle of the rib

Question 22

what kind of cartilage is the sternocostal joint made of

Answer 22

fibrocartilage

Question 23

what is the costal margin

Answer 23

ribs in the front you can grap (especially with vacuum contraction)

Question 24

what structure to spinal nerves leave the spinal cord through

Answer 24

intervertebral foreman

Question 25

external intercostals run in the same direction as what muscle in the abdomen

Answer 25

external obliques

Question 26

how do internal and external intercostals help the diaphragm with breathing

Answer 26

internal: brings top ribs down to help close external brings top ribs up to help open

Question 27

T2 trunk dermatome

Answer 27

axillia/armpit

Question 28

T4 trunk dermatome

Answer 28

nipple

Question 29

T6 trunk dermatome

Answer 29

xyphoid process

Question 30

T10 trunk dermatome

Answer 30

umbilicus/belly button

Question 31

what is shingles

Answer 31

virus from chicken pox that inflames a trunk dermatome nerve

Question 32

what are the 3 openings in the diaphragm and their spinal levels

Answer 32

1. inferior vena cava (T8) 2. esophagus/vagus nerve (T10) 3. aorta (T12)

Question 33

what spinal levels is the phrenic nerve

Answer 33

C3,4,5 (keep me alive)

Question 34

what tendon does the heart rest on

Answer 34

the central tendon

Question 35

AAA

Answer 35

abdominal aortic aneurism

Question 36

what spinal level does the aorta bifurcate

Answer 36

L4

Question 37

what does the aorta bifurcate into

Answer 37

external iliac arteries

Question 38

where is the ischial tuberosity

Answer 38

the butt bone when you sit down bottom part of pelvis with the holes in the center

Question 39

obturator internus action

Answer 39

externally rotates the hip

Question 40

what does the lower right quadrant contain

Answer 40

appendix ureters/kidneys colon small intestine

Question 41

name all the regions of the abdominal cavity

Answer 41

right hypochondriac epigastric left hypochondriac right lumbar umbilical left lumbar right iliac hypogastric left iliac

Question 42

where is the QL in relation to the erector spinae

Answer 42

lateral

Question 43

what is the center of the quadrants and what spinal level is it at

Answer 43

umbilicus T10

Question 44

what are the 2 muscles that make up the hip flexors

Answer 44

psoas major iliacus

Question 45

psoas major and iliacus come together to form

Answer 45

iliopsoas

Question 46

what are the 2 most important muscles to educate a patient on when a patient is having back pain

Answer 46

multifidus transverse abdominis

Question 47

where is the gallbladder located

Answer 47

through the rectus abdominis in the epigastric region