Posterior Abdominal Wall, Aorta and IVC

$20.00

  • The abdominal wall encloses the abdominal cavity.
  • It does the following:

– Maintains the viscera in their positions.
– Protects viscera from injury.
– Helps in breathing and other activities.

 

Description

(LEARNER OUTCOMES)

  • To describe the anterolateral abdominal wall.
  • To identify the layers of the abdomen.
  • To identify the horizontal and flat muscles, their origin, insertion and nerve supply.
  • To recognise the formation of the anterior and posterior rectus sheath.
  • To identify the linea alba, linea semilunalis and arcuate line.
  • To recognize the regions and incisions of the abdomen.