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What is the primary function of the anterolateral abdominal wall?
What is the primary function of the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the anterolateral abdominal wall?
What is the layer of fascia that separates the muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall?
What is the layer of fascia that separates the muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which of the following nerves innervates the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which of the following nerves innervates the anterolateral abdominal wall?
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What is the main function of the rectus abdominis muscle in the anterolateral abdominal wall?
What is the main function of the rectus abdominis muscle in the anterolateral abdominal wall?
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Study Notes
Anterolateral Abdominal Wall
- The primary function of the anterolateral abdominal wall is to support and protect the abdominal viscera.
- The muscles that are NOT part of the anterolateral abdominal wall are the latissimus dorsi and psoas major.
- The transversalis fascia is the layer of fascia that separates the muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall.
Innervation
- The anterolateral abdominal wall is innervated by the thoracoabdominal nerves (T7-T11), iliohypogastric nerve (L1), and ilioinguinal nerve (L1).
Rectus Abdominis Muscle
- The main function of the rectus abdominis muscle in the anterolateral abdominal wall is to flex the lumbar spine and pelvis, and to assist in forced expiration.
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This quiz covers the primary function, muscles, fascia, and innervation of the anterolateral abdominal wall. It also explores the role of the rectus abdominis muscle in this region.
