Anterior Abdominal Wall Layers Quiz

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Which muscle has fibers that run downward, forward, and medially?

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

Which muscle forms the anterior ½ of the outer lip of the iliac crest?

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

Which ligament is formed by the free edge of the external oblique?

  • Lacunar ligament
  • Cooper's ligament
  • Poupart's ligament
  • Inguinal ligament (correct)

Which fascia consists of a fatty superficial layer and a deep fibrous layer?

<p>Scarpa's fascia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is not a component of the anterior abdominal wall?

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Flashcards

External oblique abdominal muscle fibers direction

The fibers of the external oblique abdominal muscle run downward, forward, and medially.

External oblique abdominal muscle's iliac crest role

The external oblique abdominal muscle forms the anterior half of the outer lip of the iliac crest.

Inguinal ligament origin

The inguinal ligament is formed by the free edge of the external oblique.

Scarpa's fascia layers

Scarpa's fascia is comprised of a fatty superficial layer and a deep fibrous layer.

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Anterior abdominal wall muscle - external intercostal exclusion

The external intercostals muscle is not part of the anterior abdominal wall.

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Study Notes

Abdominal Muscles and Ligaments

  • The muscle with fibers that run downward, forward, and medially is not specified by name, but this description is characteristic of certain abdominal muscles.

Iliac Crest and Ligaments

  • The muscle that forms the anterior ½ of the outer lip of the iliac crest is not specified by name, but this is a characteristic of a specific abdominal muscle.

External Oblique Ligament

  • The ligament formed by the free edge of the external oblique is not specified by name, but this is a characteristic of a specific ligament in the abdominal region.

Fascial Layers

  • The fascia consisting of a fatty superficial layer and a deep fibrous layer is the superficial fascia, which is a type of fascia found in the abdominal region.

Anterior Abdominal Wall Components

  • The muscle that is not a component of the anterior abdominal wall is not specified by name, but this implies that there is a specific muscle that does not form part of the anterior abdominal wall.

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