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Gross Anatomy Unit 2
Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, Perineum
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Biology
Graduate
07/16/2011

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Term
External Intercostals
Definition
rib to rib in superior-lateral to inferior-medial orientation
action: elevation of ribs
innervation: intercostal nerves
Term
What do intercostal nerves T1-6 innervate?
Definition
T1-6:External, internal intercostals, transversus thoracis, skin overyling intercostal spaces, proximal and medial aspect of arm
Term
What do intercostal nerves T7-11 innervate?
Definition
External, internal intercostals, muscles of anterior abdominal wall, skin overlying intercostal spaces and over rectus abdominis muscle
Term
Internal Intercostals
Definition
rib to rib in superior-medial to inferior-lateral orientation
action: depression of ribs
innervation: intercostal nerve
Term
Transversus thoracis
Definition
posterior sternum to costal cartilages
action: depresses ribs
innervation: intercostal nerves
Term
External oblique
Definition
lower 8 ribs to iliac crest and rectus sheath
action: flextion, rotation of trunk, compression abdominal cavity
innervation: ventral rami T7-12
Term
Internal Oblique
Definition
from thoracolumbar fascia to inguinal ligament, iliac crest, rectus sheath
action: flexion, rotation of trunk, compression abdominal cavity
innervation: lower thoracic and L1 ventral rami
Term
Transversus Abdominis
Definition
from lower 6 costal cartilages and thoracolumbar fascia to inguinal ligament, iliac crest, rectus sheath
action: compression of abdominal cavity
innervation: lower thoracic and L1 ventral rami
Term
Rectus Abdominis
Definition
xiphoid proces and costal cartilages to pubic crest and tubercle
actions: flexion of trunk, compression of abdominal cavity
innervation: lower thoracic ventral rami
Term
What does the subcostal nerve T12 innervate?
Definition
muscles of anterior abdominal wall: external, internal obliques, transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis, skin overlying lateral and anterior abdominal wall, parietal peritoneum
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
from xiphoid process, lower ribs and their cartilages, medial&lateral arcuate ligaments, lumbar vertebrae to central tendon
actions: inspiration
innervation: phrenic nerve C3-5
Term
Cremaster
Definition
medial edge internal oblique to spermatic cord
actions: elevation of testes
innervation: genitofemoral nerve
Term
What does the genitofemoral nerve innervate?
Definition
(L1,2)the cremaster muscle, skin overlying labium majorum or scrotum, skin overlying femoral triangle
Term
Quadratus lumborum
Definition
from 12th rib to iliolumbar ligament and iliac crest
actions: extension and lateral flexion of trunk
innervation: ventral rami T12-L3
Term
Iliacus
Definition
from iliac crest, iliac fossa, sacroiliac ligaments to lesser trochanter of femur
actions: flexing thigh
innervation: femoral nerve
Term
Psoas
Definition
T12-L5 vertebrae and discs and transverse processes to lesser trochanter of femur
actions: flex hip
innervation: anterior rami lumbar nerves
Term
Piriformis
Definition
sacrum and sacrotuberous ligament to greater trochanter femur
actions: laterally rotats and abducts thigh
innervation: anterior rami S1,2
Term
Obturator internus
Definition
internal body of pubis to medial side greater trochanter
action: laterally rotates and abducts thigh
innervation: nerve to obturator internus
Term
Levator ani
Definition
pubic symphysis, ischial spine to midline raphae and anococcygeal ligament
actions: supports pelvic viscera, compresses rectum and vagina
innervation: pudendal nerve
Term
Coccygeus
Definition
ischial spine and sacrospinous ligament to coccyx
actions: supports and compresses posterior pelvic floor
innervation: ventral rami S4-5
Term
What does the pudendal nerve innervate?
Definition
(S2-4)motor innervation to perineal muscles, external urethral sphincter and external anal sphincter, skin overlying anus
also carries preganglionic parasympathetic axons to corpus spongiosum and corpora cavernosa
Term
Bulbospongiosus
Definition
male: median raphe and perineal body to surround bulb of penis
female: perineal body to surround vestibular bulb, vaginal orifice, and clitoris
actions:
male: empties urethra, maintains erection, contracts during ejaculation
female: constricts vaginal orifice, erection of clitoris
innervation: perineal branch of pudendal nerve
Term
Ischiocavernosus
Definition
iscial tuberosity and ramus to crus of penis or clitoris
actions: compresses crus during erection
innervation: perineal branch of pudendal nerve
Term
Sphincter ani externus
Definition
perineal body to anococcygeal raphe
actions: closses anal canal
innervation: inferior rectal branch of pudendal nerve
Term
Sphincter urethrae
Definition
surrounds urethra
actions: compresses urethra
innervation: perineal branch of pudendal nerve
Term
Deep and Superficial transverse perineus
Definition
ischial tuberosity and perineal body
actions: fixes perineal body
innervation: perineal branch of pudendal nerve
Term
What does the iliohypogastric nerve innervate?
Definition
(L1)muscles of anterior abdominal wall
skin overlying lower anterior abdominal wall
Term
What does the ilioinguinal nerve innervate?
Definition
(L1)muscles of anterior abdominal wall, skin overlying proximomedial thigh, root of penis&scrotum/mons pubis&labium majorum
Term
What does the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh innervate?
Definition
L2,3. skin overlying lateral aspect of thigh
Term
What does the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve innervate?
Definition
S1-3. skin overlying gluteus maximus, skin overlying posterior aspect of perineum
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