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What structures does external oblique overlap? & where does it travel to?
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Pec major & serratus anterior
Travels to lumbodorsal facia posteriorly |
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What is the cremaster muscle comprised off?
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internal oblique & trans abdominalis.
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Where are the lowermost fibres of I.O & T.A from & where do the articulate
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I.O = Lateral 2/3 inguinal ligament
T.A = Lateral 1/3 inguinal ligament Come together -> conjoined tendon -> pubic crest |
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What is the origin of rectus abdominis & what are their features
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Origin = inferior pubic crest
Longitudinal orientated muscles Have tendinous inscriptions. |
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Where is the arcuate line & what is its significance?
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Halfway between belly & pelvic bone
All rectus sheath layers pass anteriorly. |
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What is the blood supply for the rectus sheet.
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Superior epigastric (branch of femoral) - runs superiorly (doesn't enter sheath)
Inferior epigastric = branch of external iliac - runs deep. |
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What creates the inguinal canal?
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Roof = Arching fibres of conjoined tendon
Floor = inguinal ligament anterior wall = external oblique aponeurosis & internal oblique muscle posterior wall = transverse fascia. |
