Anatomy and Surgical Terminology Quiz: Body Structure Location

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What is the first layer closed during the closure of an abdominal incision?

Anterior fascia

Muscle

Posterior fascia

Subcutaneous tissue (fat) (correct)

In extremely obese individuals or when encountering stress, what additional precaution may a surgeon take during closure of abdominal incisions?

Posterior fascia closure

Muscle reflection

Anterior fascia closure

Retention sutures through all layers of the abdomen (correct)

Why is anterior fascia closure considered of extreme importance in post-operative abdominal wall strength?

To prevent accumulation of tissue fluids

To re-establish post-operative abdominal wall strength (correct)

To avoid tearing of fascia during sudden stress

To eliminate dead spaces

What is the layer of firm connective tissue that covers muscles in the abdomen?

Fascia Signup and view all the answers

What is the thin membranous lining of the abdominal cavity beneath the posterior fascia?

Peritoneum Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a location towards the front of the body?

Dorsal Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Proximal' indicate?

Close to the beginning or point of origin Signup and view all the answers

In which position is the body tilted downward 30 to 40 degrees with the legs angulated downward beneath the knees?

Trendelenberg’s Position Signup and view all the answers

What is the imaginary line which runs down the side of the body starting at the armpit called?

Axillary Line Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into front and back sections?

Frontal Plane Signup and view all the answers

Anatomy and Surgical Terminology Quiz: Body Structure Location

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What is the first layer closed during the closure of an abdominal incision?

In extremely obese individuals or when encountering stress, what additional precaution may a surgeon take during closure of abdominal incisions?

Why is anterior fascia closure considered of extreme importance in post-operative abdominal wall strength?

What is the layer of firm connective tissue that covers muscles in the abdomen?

What is the thin membranous lining of the abdominal cavity beneath the posterior fascia?

Which term describes a location towards the front of the body?

What does the term 'Proximal' indicate?

In which position is the body tilted downward 30 to 40 degrees with the legs angulated downward beneath the knees?

What is the imaginary line which runs down the side of the body starting at the armpit called?

Which plane divides the body into front and back sections?

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