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What is the bony framework of the abdomen composed of?
What is the bony framework of the abdomen composed of?
- Thoracic aperture and diaphragm
- Pelvic bones and costal margin
- 5 lumbar vertebrae & their intervertebral disc (IVD) (correct)
- Quadratus lumborum and psoas major
Which muscles reinforce the posterior aspect of the abdominal wall?
Which muscles reinforce the posterior aspect of the abdominal wall?
- Quadratus lumborum, Psoas major, Iliacus (correct)
- Rectus abdominis, External oblique, Internal oblique
- Pectoralis major, Deltoid, Triceps brachii
- Transversus abdominis, Rectus abdominis, Serratus anterior
Which structure forms the superior opening to the abdomen?
Which structure forms the superior opening to the abdomen?
- Diaphragm
- Pelvic inlet
- Rib 12
- Inferior thoracic aperture (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a component of the abdominal wall's bony elements?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the abdominal wall's bony elements?
What is the main function of quadratus lumborum, psoas major, and iliacus muscles?
What is the main function of quadratus lumborum, psoas major, and iliacus muscles?
Which structure encloses a single large peritoneal cavity that freely communicates with the pelvic cavity?
Which structure encloses a single large peritoneal cavity that freely communicates with the pelvic cavity?
Which of the following muscles predominantly forms the lateral part of the abdominal wall?
Which of the following muscles predominantly forms the lateral part of the abdominal wall?
What is the superficial fascia of the abdominal wall called?
What is the superficial fascia of the abdominal wall called?
In men, which specialized fascial layer contains smooth muscle fiber and is formed from the superficial fascia of the abdominal wall?
In men, which specialized fascial layer contains smooth muscle fiber and is formed from the superficial fascia of the abdominal wall?
What is the inferior extension of Scarpa's fascia called?
What is the inferior extension of Scarpa's fascia called?
Which structures contribute to the superior part of the posterior abdominal wall?
Which structures contribute to the superior part of the posterior abdominal wall?
What is the structure between the parietal peritoneum and the muscles in the posterior abdominal wall called?
What is the structure between the parietal peritoneum and the muscles in the posterior abdominal wall called?
Where does the superficial perineal fascia (Colles’ fascia) continue into in women?
Where does the superficial perineal fascia (Colles’ fascia) continue into in women?
Which muscles predominantly form the lateral parts of the abdominal wall?
Which muscles predominantly form the lateral parts of the abdominal wall?
What does Camper’s fascia contain?
What does Camper’s fascia contain?
Where does Scarpa’s fascia fuse with another structure just below the inguinal ligament?
Where does Scarpa’s fascia fuse with another structure just below the inguinal ligament?
