17 Questions
Which muscle is responsible for the contours in the lateral thorax of a young woman as shown in the figure?
Latissimus dorsi muscle
At which vertebral level does the sternal angle plane project back to according to the provided text?
T4
Which muscle is NOT mentioned in relation to the surface anatomy of the female body in the provided text?
Biceps brachii muscle
What landmark is associated with the transpyloric plane according to the text?
Abdomen
Which muscle contour is noticeably visible in the lateral thorax of a young woman as described in the figure?
Teres major muscle
Where do the thoracoepigastric veins drain into?
Lateral thoracic veins
What is the function of paraumbilical veins?
To form an anastomosis between systemic anterior abdominal wall veins and intra-abdominal portal vein
What happens to surface venous blood flow above the umbilicus?
It drains into vessels feeding into the superior vena cava
What is a common consequence of reduced flow through the inferior vena cava?
Enlarged surface veins below the umbilicus
Which vessel receives drainage from the femoral veins?
Inferior vena cava
What is the role of the external oblique muscle aponeurosis?
To form a broad and strong structure
Which muscle forms the external boundary of the lumbar triangle?
Latissimus dorsi muscle
Which muscle divides into anterior and posterior cutaneous branches as it penetrates the intercostal space?
External oblique muscle
What is the function of the external oblique muscle in relation to the serratus anterior muscle?
It interdigitates superiorly with serratus anterior muscle
Which muscle is NOT included in the 'Muscles of the Lateral Thoracic and Abdominal Wall'?
Triceps brachii muscle
What muscle forms the abdominal part of the pectoralis major muscle?
External oblique muscle
Which structure demarcates the superior boundary of the lumbar triangle?
Rectus sheath, anterior layer
Test your knowledge on the surface anatomy of the female body, focusing on transverse planes shown on the pelvis and thorax. Explore key anatomical landmarks like the suprasternal plane, sternal angle plane, xiphisternal plane, and transpyloric plane.
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