MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There are two groups of anterolateral abdominal muscles, which are:
A
external and internal
B
irregular and smooth
C
Flat and vertical
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rectus Abdominis-long paired vertical muscle located on either side of the midline. It is divided into two segments by the linea alba. Pyramidalis-vertical muscle shaped like a triangle. It is located superficial to the rectus abdominis and located at the base of the pubic bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -This is the middle layer of the 3 anterolateral abdominal wall muscles originating from the iliopsoas fascia, lateral iliac crest, and lumbodorsal fascia. Its fibers course opposite to the external oblique from inferior/lateral to superior/medial to insert on the cartilage of the lower 5 ribs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abdominal muscles explained transversus abdominis – the deepest muscle layer. Its main roles are to stabilise the trunk and maintain internal abdominal pressure. rectus abdominis – slung between the ribs and the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pyramidalis: This vertical muscle is small and shaped like a triangle. It’s located very low, in your pelvis. Rectus abdominis: This pair of muscles goes down the middle of your abdomen from your ribs to the front of your pelvis. 23-Aug-2021

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