شويه #تشريح
The abdominal wall encloses the abdominal cavity, and can be divided into anterolateral and posterior sections. Its key functions include:
Forms a firm, flexible wall which keeps the abdominal viscera in the abdominal cavity.
Protects the abdominal viscera from injury.
Maintains the anatomical position of abdominal viscera against gravity.
Assists in forceful expiration by pushing the abdominal viscera upwards.
Involved in any action (coughing, vomiting) that increases intra-abdominal pressure.
The anterolateral abdominal wall consists of four main layers (external to internal); skin, superficial fascia, muscles and associated fascia, and parietal peritoneum. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the anterolateral abdominal wall – its musculature, surface anatomy and clinical correlations.
The abdominal wall encloses the abdominal cavity, and can be divided into anterolateral and posterior sections. Its key functions include:
Forms a firm, flexible wall which keeps the abdominal viscera in the abdominal cavity.
Protects the abdominal viscera from injury.
Maintains the anatomical position of abdominal viscera against gravity.
Assists in forceful expiration by pushing the abdominal viscera upwards.
Involved in any action (coughing, vomiting) that increases intra-abdominal pressure.
The anterolateral abdominal wall consists of four main layers (external to internal); skin, superficial fascia, muscles and associated fascia, and parietal peritoneum. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the anterolateral abdominal wall – its musculature, surface anatomy and clinical correlations.