Anterior Abdominal Wall Anatomy Quiz
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Which muscle is responsible for trunk lateral flexion and trunk rotation during unilateral contraction?

  • Internal abdominal oblique muscle (correct)
  • Transversus abdominis muscle
  • Rectus abdominis muscle
  • External abdominal oblique muscle

From which ribs does the transversus abdominis muscle originate?

  • Ribs 10-12
  • Ribs 5-12
  • Ribs 7-12 (correct)
  • Ribs 8-12

Which nerve innervates the external abdominal oblique muscle?

  • Lower intercostal nerves (T7-T11) (correct)
  • Ilioinguinal nerve (L1)
  • Subcostal nerve (T12)
  • Iliohypogastric nerve (L1)

Which muscle is responsible for respiration during bilateral contraction?

<p>Transversus abdominis muscle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the rectus abdominis muscle insert?

<p>Xiphoid process, Costal cartilages of ribs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the pyramidalis muscle?

<p>Subcostal nerve (T12) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles originates from the thoracolumbar fascia?

<p>Transversus abdominis muscle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle tenses the linea alba?

<p>Pyramidalis muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles inserts into the pubic crest and the pectineal line of pubis?

<p>Transversus abdominis muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the subdivisions of the abdomen?

<p>Nine abdominopelvic regions defined by specific anatomical planes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the superficial fascia superior to the umbilicus?

<p>A single membranous layer continuous with the rest of the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the superficial fascia inferior to the umbilicus?

<p>Two layers: Camper's and Scarpa's fascia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are stretch marks or striae distensae?

<p>Elongated lines in the skin found in pregnant women, obese people, and those with abdominal distention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the superior subcostal plane?

<p>A plane passing right under the costal margins of the 10th ribs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the inferior intertubercular plane?

<p>A plane connecting the tubercules of the iliac crests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the midclavicular planes?

<p>Planes passing through the midpoint of each clavicle and halfway between the pubic symphysis and the anterior superior iliac spine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the superficial fascia?

<p>To store fat and provide insulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dividing the abdomen into regions?

<p>To facilitate surgical access to specific organs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common incision location for a Caesarean section?

<p>Superior to the pubis and bladder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure forms the mesentery that suspends the abdominal viscera?

<p>Parietal peritoneum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lies deep to the transverse abdominis muscle?

<p>Extraperitoneal fat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure lines the internal surface of the abdominal wall?

<p>Parietal peritoneum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is abundant in the posterior abdominal wall, especially around the kidneys and pelvic floor?

<p>Extraperitoneal fat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is NOT cut through during a C-section?

<p>Transversalis muscle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is a transverse cut made during a C-section?

<p>&quot;Superior to the pubis and bladder&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Camper's fascia' is a layer encountered during which surgical procedure?

<p>&quot;Cesarean section&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Scarpa's fascia' sits between which two layers during a Cesarean section?

<p>&quot;Skin and Camper's fascia&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Pyramidalis muscle' is found deep to which muscle during a Cesarean section?

<p>&quot;Rectus abdominis muscle&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Scarpa's fascia?

<p>It firmly attaches to the linea alba and pubic symphysis, and fuses with the fascia lata below the inguinal ligament. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In men, what does Camper's fascia contribute to?

<p>It continues over the penis and blends with Scarpa's fascia to form the superficial fascia of the penis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the continuation of Scarpa's fascia in women?

<p>It continues into the labia majora and anterior perineum. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles form the lateral flat muscle group situated on either side of the abdomen?

<p>External oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the anterior vertical muscles situated bilaterally to the linea alba?

<p>Rectus abdominis and pyramidalis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is the most superficial among the lateral flat muscle group?

<p>External oblique (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the attachment site of the external oblique muscle?

<p>It attaches to the outer surfaces of the lower ribs and iliac crest. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the continuation of the external oblique muscle anteriorly?

<p>It continues as the external oblique aponeurosis, which courses anteriorly to the rectus abdominis muscle and inserts into the linea alba. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the inguinal ligament?

<p>It is the inferior border of the external oblique aponeurosis, between the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic tubercle. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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