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What structures are contained within the rectus sheath?
What structures are contained within the rectus sheath?
- Serratus anterior muscle
- External oblique muscle
- Transversus abdominis muscle
- Rectus muscle and Pyramidalis muscle (correct)
What is the function of the thoracoabdominal nerves?
What is the function of the thoracoabdominal nerves?
- Regulate abdominal viscera function
- Transmit motor signals exclusively to lower limbs
- Provide sensory innervation to skin and muscles of the abdominal wall (correct)
- Supply blood to the rectus sheath
Where does the transversalis fascia cover the rectus abdominis muscle?
Where does the transversalis fascia cover the rectus abdominis muscle?
- Anteriorly above the umbilicus
- Posteriorly above the arcuate line
- Anteriorly below the pubic symphysis
- Posteriorly below the arcuate line (correct)
Which of the following nerves is a terminal branch of the anterior ramus of spinal nerve L1?
Which of the following nerves is a terminal branch of the anterior ramus of spinal nerve L1?
How do the aponeuroses of the abdominal muscles contribute to the rectus sheath?
How do the aponeuroses of the abdominal muscles contribute to the rectus sheath?
Which segment of intercostal nerves provides sensory innervation to the skin around the umbilicus?
Which segment of intercostal nerves provides sensory innervation to the skin around the umbilicus?
What is located posterior to the rectus abdominis muscle as it pertains to the arcuate line?
What is located posterior to the rectus abdominis muscle as it pertains to the arcuate line?
Which nerve is classified as the large anterior ramus of spinal nerve T12?
Which nerve is classified as the large anterior ramus of spinal nerve T12?
What is the primary function of the external oblique muscle?
What is the primary function of the external oblique muscle?
Which two vertical lines are used to divide the abdomen into nine regions?
Which two vertical lines are used to divide the abdomen into nine regions?
What are the two layers of subcutaneous tissue found in the abdominal wall?
What are the two layers of subcutaneous tissue found in the abdominal wall?
Which of the following muscles is not classified as a flat muscle of the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which of the following muscles is not classified as a flat muscle of the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Where does the external oblique muscle originate from?
Where does the external oblique muscle originate from?
What is the primary structural composition of the abdominal wall?
What is the primary structural composition of the abdominal wall?
Which area of the abdominal wall is most susceptible to accumulation of fat in males?
Which area of the abdominal wall is most susceptible to accumulation of fat in males?
What is the function of the horizontal lines used to divide the abdomen?
What is the function of the horizontal lines used to divide the abdomen?
What forms a sheet of tendinous fibers that decussate at the linea alba?
What forms a sheet of tendinous fibers that decussate at the linea alba?
Which statement correctly describes the internal oblique muscle?
Which statement correctly describes the internal oblique muscle?
What anatomical feature is formed by the contralateral external and internal oblique muscles?
What anatomical feature is formed by the contralateral external and internal oblique muscles?
Where does the inferior margin of the external oblique aponeurosis attach?
Where does the inferior margin of the external oblique aponeurosis attach?
What anatomical space is bounded by the external oblique muscle?
What anatomical space is bounded by the external oblique muscle?
What is the orientation of the fibers of the internal oblique muscle?
What is the orientation of the fibers of the internal oblique muscle?
What rare condition may occur at the lumbar triangle?
What rare condition may occur at the lumbar triangle?
Which of the following structures does the inguinal ligament span between?
Which of the following structures does the inguinal ligament span between?
Which artery is part of the arterial supply to the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which artery is part of the arterial supply to the anterolateral abdominal wall?
From which vein does the superficial venous network of the anterior abdominal wall drain above the umbilicus?
From which vein does the superficial venous network of the anterior abdominal wall drain above the umbilicus?
What is the direction of lymph drainage for the skin of the anterior abdominal wall above the umbilicus?
What is the direction of lymph drainage for the skin of the anterior abdominal wall above the umbilicus?
Which type of hernia is especially common in newborns?
Which type of hernia is especially common in newborns?
Which of the following veins is involved in draining the superficial venous network below the umbilicus?
Which of the following veins is involved in draining the superficial venous network below the umbilicus?
What is the main complication associated with epigastric hernias?
What is the main complication associated with epigastric hernias?
What drains into the portal vein through the ligamentum teres?
What drains into the portal vein through the ligamentum teres?
Which deep lymph vessels drain into the posterior mediastinal nodes?
Which deep lymph vessels drain into the posterior mediastinal nodes?
What is the primary function of the pyramidalis muscle?
What is the primary function of the pyramidalis muscle?
Which of these structures is the origin point for the transverse abdominal muscle?
Which of these structures is the origin point for the transverse abdominal muscle?
What is the primary characteristic of the rectus abdominis muscle?
What is the primary characteristic of the rectus abdominis muscle?
How does the width of the rectus abdominis change from superior to inferior?
How does the width of the rectus abdominis change from superior to inferior?
Which of the following best describes the location of the pyramidalis muscle?
Which of the following best describes the location of the pyramidalis muscle?
What is the significance of the neurovascular plane located between the internal oblique and transverse abdominal muscles?
What is the significance of the neurovascular plane located between the internal oblique and transverse abdominal muscles?
Which muscle is considered the innermost of the three flat abdominal muscles?
Which muscle is considered the innermost of the three flat abdominal muscles?
Which anatomical feature separates the paired rectus abdominis muscles?
Which anatomical feature separates the paired rectus abdominis muscles?
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Study Notes
Anterolateral Abdominal Wall
- The abdomen is located between the thorax and pelvis, clinically divided into nine regions.
- Division uses two vertical (midclavicular, midinguinal) and two horizontal lines (intertubercular and transpyloric planes).
Layers of the Abdominal Wall
- Skin is loosely attached to subcutaneous tissue, except at the umbilicus where firm adhesion occurs.
- Subcutaneous tissue has two layers: Camper fascia (superficial fatty layer) and Scarpa fascia (deep membranous layer).
- Males tend to accumulate subcutaneous fat in the lower anterior abdominal wall.
Muscles of the Anterolateral Abdominal Wall
- Comprises three flat muscles: External oblique, Internal oblique, Transversus abdominis.
- Contains two vertical muscles: Rectus abdominis and Pyramidalis.
External Oblique Muscle
- Largest and most superficial flat muscle of the anterolateral abdominal wall.
- Originates from the external surfaces of the 5th to 12th ribs.
- Inserts into the linea alba, pubic tubercle, and anterior half of the iliac crest.
- Muscle fibers transition into aponeurosis near the midclavicular line and spinoumbilical line.
- Works in conjunction with contralateral internal oblique muscle to form a digastric muscle unit.
Internal Oblique Muscle
- Positioned intermediate among the three flat abdominal muscles.
- Fibers run superomedially, originating from thoracolumbar fascia, anterior two-thirds of the iliac crest.
- Inserts into the inferior borders of the 10th to 12th ribs, linea alba, and pecten pubis via the conjoint tendon.
Transverse Abdominal Muscle
- Innermost flat muscle, fibers run transversally (except the inferior fibers).
- Originates from internal surfaces of 7th to 12th costal cartilages and other structures.
- Inserts into the linea alba with internal oblique aponeurosis, pubic crest, and pecten pubis via the conjoint tendon.
Rectus Abdominis Muscle
- Principal vertical muscle of the anterior abdominal wall, long and broad.
- Paired muscles are separated by the linea alba, wider superiorly than inferiorly.
- Anchored by tendinous intersections at the xiphoid process, umbilicus, and midway between.
Pyramidalis Muscle
- Small triangular muscle present in about 80% of individuals, lies anterior to rectus abdominis.
- Originates from the pubis, tenses the linea alba, used as a landmark for median incisions in surgery.
Rectus Sheath
- Encloses the rectus abdominis, created by aponeuroses of internal oblique and external oblique muscles.
- From midway between umbilicus and pubic symphysis, all aponeuroses pass in front of rectus muscle.
Contents of Rectus Sheath
- Includes rectus muscle, pyramidalis muscle, intercostal nerves (T7-T11), superior and inferior epigastric vessels, and lymphatic vessels.
Nerves of the Anterolateral Abdominal Wall
- Thoracoabdominal nerves are distal abdominal segments of T7-T11.
- Subcostal nerve arises from T12; iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves from L1.
- Cutaneous branches supply varying regions above and below the umbilicus.
Arteries of the Anterolateral Abdominal Wall
- Key arteries include the superior and inferior epigastric arteries, deep and superficial circumflex iliac arteries, and various intercostal arteries.
Veins of the Anterior Abdominal Wall
- Superficial veins radiate from the umbilicus, draining into axillary and femoral veins.
- Paraumbilical veins connect this network to the portal vein, creating important venous anastomoses.
Lymph Drainage of the Anterior Abdominal Wall
- Above the umbilicus, lymph drains to anterior axillary nodes; below it drains to superficial inguinal nodes.
- Deep lymph vessels follow arteries draining into thoracic and para-aortic nodes.
Abdominal Hernias
- Common hernia types occur in inguinal, umbilical, and epigastric regions.
- Umbilical hernias are prevalent in newborns, with acquired types common in women and obese individuals.
- Epigastric hernias emerge through the linea alba in the midline above the umbilicus.
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