MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which layer is more superficial?
A
transverse abdominis
B
rectus abdominis
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -External Oblique-the most superficial and also the largest flat muscle of the abdominal wall.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are oblique abdominal muscles on each side of the rectus abdominis muscle. The external abdominal oblique muscle is the most superficial and also the largest, the internal abdominal oblique muscle lies deeper, and the transversus abdominis muscle lies deepest.

Detailed explanation-3: -3 flat muscles on the anterolateral side arranged from superficial to deep; external abdominal oblique, internal abdominal oblique, transversus abdominis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Skin. Subcutaneous tissues (further divided into the more superficial Camper’s fascia and the deeper Scarpa’s fascia) External oblique muscle. Internal oblique muscle. Transversus abdominis muscle. More items •25-Jul-2022

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