Abdominal Wall & Anatomy Basics

List of Structures

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Osteology

Xiphoid process
Costal margin
Iliac crest
Vertebrae
Regions of the vertebral column
- Cervical
- Thoracic
- Lumbar
- Sacrum
- Coccyx

Joints

Pubic symphysis
Intervertebral discs
Vertebral facet joints

Muscles & Connective Tissue

External oblique m.
Internal oblique m.
Rectus abdominis m.
- Tendinous intersections
Rectus sheath
Linea alba

Vessels

Superior epigastric a. & v.
Inferior epigastric a. & v.

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