Introduction and Diaphragm – Posterior Abdominal Wall
About the Lecture
The lecture Introduction and Diaphragm – Posterior Abdominal Wall by James Pickering, PhD is from the course Abdomen [Archive].
Included Quiz Questions
Which muscle is NOT part of the posterior abdominal wall?
- Transversus abdominis
- Quadratus lumborum
- Psoas major
- Iliacus
- Psoas minor
Which action does the quadratus lumborum perform?
- Lateral flexion of the vertebral column
- Extension of the thigh
- Flexion of the thigh
- Medial rotation of the vertebral column
- Medial rotation of the thigh
A patient had a severe accident in which his pelvis was fractured. Now he complains of an inability to flex his thigh. Which nerve roots are most likely damaged?
- L2, L3, and L4
- L1 and L2
- L2 and L3
- L4 and L5
- L3 and L4
Which structure passes through the esophageal hiatus?
- Vagus nerve
- Left phrenic nerve
- Internal thoracic artery
- Greater splanchnic nerve
- Thoracic duct
Which of the following structures contributes to the superior boundary of the posterior abdominal wall?
- Diaphragm
- Iliac crest
- First lumbar vertebra
- 11th rib
- Psoas muscle
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Author of lecture Introduction and Diaphragm – Posterior Abdominal Wall
James Pickering, PhD
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