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Which muscle of the abdominal wall is NOT classified as a flat muscle?
The layers of the abdominal wall are composed of all of the following EXCEPT?
How many flat muscles are present in the abdominal wall?
Which structure is primarily found in the inguinal canal?
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Which layer of the superficial fascia is considered membranous?
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What is the embryological significance of testicular descent?
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The classification of the abdominal wall muscles includes how many vertical muscles?
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Which of the following anatomical structures does NOT lie in the transpyloric plane?
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Which layer of the abdominal wall is primarily responsible for temperature regulation of the testes?
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Which feature characterizes the rectus sheath?
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for contralateral rotation of the torso?
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What structure forms the posterior wall of the inguinal canal?
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Which artery primarily supplies blood to the Rectus Abdominis muscle?
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Which layer is NOT part of the rectus sheath in the upper abdomen?
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What is the common cause of an indirect inguinal hernia?
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Which ligament is formed by the rolled-in free lower border of the external oblique aponeurosis?
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What is the primary function of the transversus abdominis muscle?
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Which nerves primarily innervate the internal oblique muscle?
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Which of the following structures is found in the contents of the male spermatic cord?
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What is the embryological relevance of testicular descent in males?
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Which of the following statements about the Rectus Abdominis is correct?
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What is the origin of the Rectus Abdominis muscle?
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Which of the following correctly describes the External Oblique muscle? (Select all that apply)
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What is the blood supply of the external oblique muscle?
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What is the innervation of the Internal Oblique muscle?
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What is the origin of the Internal Oblique muscle?
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What is the correct insertion point for the Internal Oblique muscle?
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What is the primary blood supply to the Internal Oblique muscle?
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What is the origin of the Transversus Abdominis?
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What is the blood supply and innervation of the Transversus Abdominis?
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Which of the following dermatomes correspond to shoulder pain?
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Which of the following are the correct boundaries of the inguinal canal? (Select all that apply)
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Which structure forms the roof of the inguinal canal?
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Which of the following layers are part of the spermatic cord? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the male reproductive system?
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Which of the following nerves are associated with the Spermatic Cord? (Select all that apply)
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What is the correct description of the spectrum corde?
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Which statement describes an Indirect Inguinal Hernia?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes a Direct Inguinal Hernia?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the Rectus Sheath?
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Which of the following structures is located at the transpyloric plane (approximately L1)?
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Which of the following structures is located at the transpyloric plane (approximately L1)?
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Study Notes
Transversus Abdominis
- Located laterally in the abdominal wall, stacked in layers.
- Functions to flex, laterally flex, and rotate the trunk.
- Fibers run in various directions and cross each other, enhancing the strength of the abdominal wall and lowering hernia risk.
External Oblique
- Origin: Ribs 5-12
- Insertion: Iliac crest and linea alba
- Innervation: Thoracoabdominal nerve (T7-11) and subcostal nerve (T12)
- Blood Supply: Lower intercostal arteries and branches from deep circumflex iliac artery or iliolumbar artery.
- Action: Compresses abdominal contents and contributes to contralateral rotation of the torso.
Inguinal Ligament
- Formed by the rolled-in lower border of the external oblique aponeurosis.
- Extends from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) to the pubic tubercle.
- The medial half forms the floor of the inguinal canal.
Internal Oblique
- Origin: Lateral 2/3 of the inguinal ligament, iliac crest, and thoracolumbar fascia.
- Insertion: Linea alba, pectineal line, pubic crest, and inferior border of ribs 9-12.
- Innervation: Thoracoabdominal nerve (T7-11), subcostal nerve (T12), iliohypogastric nerve (L1), and ilioinguinal nerve (L1).
- Blood Supply: Subcostal arteries.
- Action: Compresses abdominal contents and rotates the trunk ipsilaterally.
Transversus Abdominis
- Origin: Iliac crest, lateral 1/3 of the inguinal ligament, thoracolumbar fascia, and ribs 7-12.
- Insertion: Linea alba, pubic crest, and pectineal line.
- Innervation: Thoracoabdominal nerve (T7-11), subcostal nerve (T12), iliohypogastric nerve (L1), and ilioinguinal nerve (L1).
- Blood Supply: Subcostal arteries.
- Action: Primarily compresses abdominal contents.
Rectus Abdominis
- Origin: Pubic crest, tubercle, and symphysis.
- Insertion: Costal cartilage of ribs 5-7 and xiphoid process.
- Innervation: Thoracoabdominal nerve (T7-11) and subcostal nerve (T12).
- Blood Supply: Inferior epigastric artery.
- Action: Compresses abdominal contents and tenses the abdominal wall.
Pyramidalis
- Origin: Pubic symphysis and pubic crest.
- Insertion: Linea alba.
- Innervation: Subcostal nerve (T12).
- Blood Supply: Inferior and superior epigastric arteries.
- Action: Tenses the linea alba.
Rectus Sheath
- Formed by the aponeuroses of the three flat muscles.
- Anterior Wall: Aponeuroses of the external oblique and half of the internal oblique.
- Posterior Wall: Aponeuroses of half the internal oblique and transversus abdominis.
- At the arcuate line, aponeuroses shift to the anterior wall of the rectus sheath.
Nerve Supply
- Provides both motor and sensory innervation to the abdominal wall.
Dermatomes
- Umbilicus: Corresponds to T10, associated with referred pain from the appendix and testis.
- Shoulder Pain: Involves C3, C4, and C5, indicative of diaphragm function.
Inguinal Canal
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Boundaries:
- Anterior: External oblique aponeurosis, reinforced by internal oblique.
- Posterior: Transversalis fascia.
- Roof: Transversalis fascia, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis.
- Floor: Inguinal ligament thickened by the lacunar ligament.
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Contents:
- Male: Ilioinguinal nerve and spermatic cord.
- Female: Ilioinguinal nerve and round ligament of the uterus.
Spermatic Cord
- Layers: Internal spermatic fascia (transversalis fascia), cremasteric layer (internal oblique), and external spermatic fascia (external oblique).
- Arteries: Testicular artery (from Aorta at L2), cremasteric artery (from inferior epigastric), artery of the vas deferens (from superior vesical).
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Nerves:
- Nerve to cremaster (from genitofemoral nerve), sympathetic nerves for deep pain sensation, ilioinguinal nerve.
- Other Components: Vas deferens, pampiniform plexus of veins, lymphatics to para-aortic nodes at L2.
Hernia Definition
- A protrusion of an organ through a defect in its containing cavity.
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Groin Hernias:
- Account for 75% of hernias.
- Inguinal hernias occur in 25% of males and 2% of females.
Types of Inguinal Hernias
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Indirect Inguinal Hernia:
- Congenital; passes through the deep ring and inguinal canal to the scrotum.
- Can be controlled if reduced at deep ring.
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Direct Inguinal Hernia:
- Acquired; occurs through weakness in the transversalis fascia at the superficial ring.
- Associated with heavy lifting, constipation, and specific sports activities.
Surface Anatomy
- Quadrants: Divided from xiphoid process to pubic symphysis; umbilicus usually midway.
- Regions: Nine regional divisions; key structures located at transpyloric plane (L1) include pylorus, gall bladder, pancreas, kidney hila, and superior mesenteric artery.
Abdominal Wall Layers
- Comprising skin, superficial fascia, muscular layers, and parietal peritoneum.
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Superficial Fascia:
- Two layers: fatty superficial layer (Camper's fascia) and membranous deep layer (Scarpa's fascia) containing vessels and nerves.
Muscles of the Abdominal Wall
- Comprises two groups:
- Flat Muscles: External oblique, internal oblique, transversus abdominis.
- Vertical Muscles: Rectus abdominis and pyramidalis.
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