25 Body Wall
STUDY AIMS
At the end of your study, you should be able to:
Know the layers of the anterior abdominal wall from superficial to deep
Understand the orientation and functions of the muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall
Describe the structure of the rectus sheath and its contents
Describe the neurovascular supply of the abdominal wall
Understand the boundaries of the inguinal canal and layers of the spermatic cord
Describe the boundaries of Hesselbach's triangle
Know the etiology and location of the umbilical peritoneal folds
Understand the structure and organization of the posterior abdominal wall and its neurovascular relations