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Which structure separates the abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity?
Which structure separates the abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity?
Which of the following landmarks separates the anterior abdominal wall from the lower limb?
Which of the following landmarks separates the anterior abdominal wall from the lower limb?
Which landmark separates the posterolateral abdominal wall from the gluteal region?
Which landmark separates the posterolateral abdominal wall from the gluteal region?
Which of the following is used to describe the location of abdominal organs and the pain associated with abdominal problems?
Which of the following is used to describe the location of abdominal organs and the pain associated with abdominal problems?
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Which structure in the abdominal wall is formed by the fusion of the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles?
Which structure in the abdominal wall is formed by the fusion of the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles?
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Which of the following is not part of the nerve supply of the abdominal wall?
Which of the following is not part of the nerve supply of the abdominal wall?
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Which of the following is one of the two schemes most often used to describe the abdominal quadrants and regions?
Which of the following is one of the two schemes most often used to describe the abdominal quadrants and regions?
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Which plane passes through the umbilicus and the intervertebral disc between LIII and LIV?
Which plane passes through the umbilicus and the intervertebral disc between LIII and LIV?
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Which plane passes through the pylorus of the stomach and is midway between the jugular notch and the pubic symphysis at the level of LVI/LV2?
Which plane passes through the pylorus of the stomach and is midway between the jugular notch and the pubic symphysis at the level of LVI/LV2?
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Which fascial layer covers the inner surface of the transversus abdominis muscle?
Which fascial layer covers the inner surface of the transversus abdominis muscle?
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Which layer of the abdominal wall serves to reinforce the portion of the wall that lacks bony support?
Which layer of the abdominal wall serves to reinforce the portion of the wall that lacks bony support?
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Which layer of the abdominal wall is continuous over the inguinal ligament with the superficial fascia of the thigh?
Which layer of the abdominal wall is continuous over the inguinal ligament with the superficial fascia of the thigh?
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Which muscle of the anterolateral abdominal wall has its fibers divided by tendinous intersections?
Which muscle of the anterolateral abdominal wall has its fibers divided by tendinous intersections?
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Where do the superficial lymphatics above the umbilicus drain to?
Where do the superficial lymphatics above the umbilicus drain to?
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Where do the superficial lymphatics below the umbilicus drain to?
Where do the superficial lymphatics below the umbilicus drain to?
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Which artery does the deep parasternal node drainage follow back?
Which artery does the deep parasternal node drainage follow back?
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Where do the deep upper lymphatics drain to?
Where do the deep upper lymphatics drain to?
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Where do the deep lymphatics below the umbilicus drain to?
Where do the deep lymphatics below the umbilicus drain to?
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Which lymph nodes receive drainage from the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which lymph nodes receive drainage from the anterolateral abdominal wall?
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Which muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall function in trunk movement, breathing, defecation, and support?
Which muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall function in trunk movement, breathing, defecation, and support?
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What is the origin of the external abdominal oblique muscle?
What is the origin of the external abdominal oblique muscle?
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What is the insertion of the transversus abdominis muscle?
What is the insertion of the transversus abdominis muscle?
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What is the innervation of the muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall?
What is the innervation of the muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall?
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Which muscle forms an arch over the spermatic cord in males and the round ligament in females?
Which muscle forms an arch over the spermatic cord in males and the round ligament in females?
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What is the arterial supply of the superior part of the abdominal wall?
What is the arterial supply of the superior part of the abdominal wall?
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What is the venous drainage of the superficial epigastric veins in the abdominal wall?
What is the venous drainage of the superficial epigastric veins in the abdominal wall?
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What are the landmarks of the abdomen
What are the landmarks of the abdomen
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What separates the anterior abdominal wall from the lower limbs?
What separates the anterior abdominal wall from the lower limbs?
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What creates the 4 quadrant pattern of the abdominal wall
What creates the 4 quadrant pattern of the abdominal wall
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Match each plane to its corresponding quadrant pattern
Match each plane to its corresponding quadrant pattern
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Which plane passes through the pylorus of the stomach and is found midway between the jugular notch and the pubic symphysis at L1/L2
Which plane passes through the pylorus of the stomach and is found midway between the jugular notch and the pubic symphysis at L1/L2
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Camper's fascia forms dartos fascia as it continues over the scrotum in men
Camper's fascia forms dartos fascia as it continues over the scrotum in men
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Match each muscle to its origin
Match each muscle to its origin
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Rectus abdominis inserts into
Rectus abdominis inserts into
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Where do external oblique, internal oblique and transversus abdominis insert
Where do external oblique, internal oblique and transversus abdominis insert
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What is the insertion point of the conjoint tendon?
What is the insertion point of the conjoint tendon?
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Extraperitoneal fascia is anterior to transversalis fascia
Extraperitoneal fascia is anterior to transversalis fascia
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What is closed in men but has two openings in women where the uterine tubes provide a passage to the outside?
What is closed in men but has two openings in women where the uterine tubes provide a passage to the outside?
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What happens in portal hypertension?
What happens in portal hypertension?
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What is Colles' fascia an extension of?
What is Colles' fascia an extension of?
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Study Notes
Abdominal and Pelvic Cavities
- The peritoneum separates the abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity.
- The inguinal ligament separates the anterior abdominal wall from the lower limb.
Anatomical Landmarks
- The iliac crest divides the posterolateral abdominal wall from the gluteal region.
- The abdominal quadrant system is used to describe the location of abdominal organs and related pain.
Abdominal Wall Muscles and Structures
- The conjoint tendon is formed by the fusion of the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles.
- The rectus sheath is formed by the aponeuroses of the abdominal wall muscles.
- The external oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis insert into the linea alba.
Innervation and Vascular Supply
- Nerve supply to the abdominal wall includes the lower intercostal nerves (T7-T11) and the subcostal nerve (T12).
- The superior part of the abdominal wall receives arterial supply from the inferior epigastric artery and the lower intercostal arteries.
Lymphatic Drainage
- Superficial lymphatics above the umbilicus drain to the axillary lymph nodes.
- Superficial lymphatics below the umbilicus drain to the inguinal lymph nodes.
- Deep upper lymphatics drain to the parasternal lymph nodes.
- Deep lymphatics below the umbilicus also drain to inguinal lymph nodes.
Muscle Functions and Insertions
- The rectus abdominis muscle is characterized by tendinous intersections dividing its fibers.
- The abdominal wall muscles assist in trunk movement, breathing, defecation, and support.
- The external abdominal oblique muscle originates from the lower eight ribs (ribs 5-12).
Planes and Quadrants
- A plane that traverses the umbilicus and the intervertebral disc between L3 and L4 is known as the transumbilical plane.
- A plane that bisects the pylorus of the stomach is located at L1/L2, midway between the jugular notch and the pubic symphysis.
Fascia and Structural Support
- The transversalis fascia lies deep to the transversus abdominis and is reinforced by extraperitoneal fascia, which is anterior to it.
- Camper's fascia forms dartos fascia when it transitions into the scrotum in males.
- Colles' fascia is an extension of the superficial fascia and helps in structural support.
Clinical Considerations
- In portal hypertension, increased pressure leads to collateral circulation developing due to blocked blood flow through the liver.
- The processus vaginalis, created during embryonic development, is closed in males but maintains two openings in females where the uterine tubes originate.
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Test your knowledge of the internal and external structures of the abdominal wall with this quiz. Topics covered include linea alba, rectus abdominis, anterior rectus sheath, transversalis fascia, and more.
