An advanced look at the abdominal wall
An introduction to the surface anatomy of the abdomen
In this screen-cast James explores the external features of the anterior abdominal wall and how they can be used to divide the abdomen into numerous regions.
Having viewed this screen-cast you should be able to:
- Appreciate the four quadrant scheme
- Appreciate the nine region scheme
- Name the landmarks that form these boundaries
- Name the abdominal organs that lie within each of the regions
An advanced look at the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall
In this screen-cast James explores, in detail, the anatomy of the anterior abdominal wall to include the origins and insertions of the muscle structures.
He outlines the origin and insertion points of the anterior abdominal wall and details the direction these muscles run.
Having watched this screen-cast you should be able to:
- In detail describe the muscular layers of the anterior abdominal
- Describe the fibre direction of these muscles
An advanced look at the nerves and arteries of the anterior abdominal wall
James outlines the important arterial supply to the anterior abdominal wall that provides these muscles with the nutrients and oxygen to enable them to contract efficiently and allow movement.
Understanding the arrangement of these neuromuscular structures is important when considering both the rectus sheath and inguinal canal.
*Please note that due to the highly visual nature of this screen-cast no transcript is available.