Peritoneal Cavity Flashcards
What is the region below the Diaphragm called?
The abdominal region
where is the greater pelvis separated from the lesser pelvis
Above the pelvic inlet
What are organs sitting behind the parietal peritoneum called?
Retro-peritoneal organs
3 examples of retro-peritoneal structures
Kidney, pancreas and adrenal glands
Where does the external oblique originate and insert into.
Originates: lower 8 ribs
inserts: linea alba
where does the internal oblique originate and insert into:
Originates: lat 1/3 inguinal ligament, 2/3 iliac crest
inserts into: costal margin and crest of pubic bone
where does the transverse abdominis originate and insert into
Originates: lat 1/3 inguinal ligament, int surf lower 6 ribs and iliac crest
inserts into: linea Alba and crest of pubic bone
Where does the rectus abdominis originate and insert into
originates: pubic symphysis and crest
inserts: xiphoid process
What arteries supply the AAW
arteries: sup and inf epigastric, intercostal, circumflex iliac
What veins supply the AAW
veins: thoracoepigastric
What nerves supply the AAW
Innervation: thoracoabdominal nerves and subcostal nerves for the rectus abdominis
What purpose does the inguinal canal serve in males
serves as a passage way for spermatic cord to reach the scrotum and the testes travel down from the abdomen
What purpose does the inguinal canal serve in females
serves as a passage way for the round ligament of the uterus to reach the labia Majorca.
