COURSE

LABORATORY MANUAL

2021 Edition

Department of Human Anatomy

Emilio Aguinaldo School of Medicine

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Preface to the 2021 edition

The Department of Human Anatomy acknowledges the immense contribution of its former

Department Chairman; Dr. Fernando Peraldo for his authorship, and dedication in coming up

with laboratory exercises suited for the medical student in Anatomy. The laboratory exercises

are constantly being improved to further develop competencies related to the course. With the

ongoing pandemic, the department will do its best to encourage the student to use available

social media resources to understand the questions being required for each exercise.
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Table of Contents
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REFERENCES
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ACTIVITY NO. 23: Anterior Abdominal Wall and abdominal cavity

NAME: SANTHOSH JENNIFER MAIA DATE: 8/13/2022 SIGNATURE:

Learning objectives:
After going through this study unit, the student will be able to:

1. Identify the surface landmarks relevant to the abdomen

2. Identify the muscles, nerves and vessels of the abdominal wall
3. Identify the regions of the abdominal cavity

Materials and methods:

E learning references and videos

Procedures:

 Answer the following and complete all required questions:

1. Illustrate the anterior abdominal wall and the important landmarks found within its
boundaries. Label properly.
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2. Illustrate separately the lines of orientation of the abdomen that will divide it into 4
and 9 areas.

3. Illustrate the layers of the anterior abdominal wall. Label properly.

4. What is the blood supply of the anterior abdominal wall and where does it originate
from?

The arteries of the anterior abdominal wall are divided into superficial and deep layers.
 Superficial layer:
o Musculophrenic artery:
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 Branch of the internal thoracic artery
 Supplies the superior anterolateral abdominal wall
o Superficial epigastric artery:
 Branch of the femoral artery
 Supplies the inferior anterolateral abdominal wall
o Superficial circumflex iliac artery:
 Branch of the femoral artery
 Supplies the inferior anterolateral abdominal wall
 Deep layer:
o Superior epigastric artery:
 Direct continuation of the internal thoracic artery
 Runs inside the rectus sheath behind the rectus muscle
 Supplies the superior part of the abdominal wall
o Inferior epigastric artery:
 Branch of the external iliac artery
 Courses through the rectus sheath and anastomoses with the superior
epigastric artery
 Supplies the inferior part of the abdominal wall
o The 10th and 11th intercostal arteries and the subcostal artery supply the
lateral abdominal wall.
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5. What is the venous drainage of the anterior abdominal wall? Where does it drain
into?
Superficial veins are paired with the arteries. Veins above the umbilicus drain into the
axillary vein via lateral thoracic vein and below the umbilicus into the femoral system
via the superficial epigastric vein into the great saphenous vein.A few par umbilical
veins pass deep from the umbilical region to anastomose with the portal vein (via
ligamentum teres).

6. Illustrate the dermatomes of the anterior abdominal wall.

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7. What is/are the nerve supply of the anterior abdominal wall muscles?
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LABORATORY ACTIVITY GRADING SHEET

CRITERIA POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT
Demonstrates drawings and illustrations clearly 0 1 2 3
and accurately
Completely and accurately answers guide 0 1 2 3
questions
Participates actively in class/group discussion and 0 1 2 3
activities
Accomplishes and submits laboratory manual on 0 1 2 3
time

Score: ___/12 x100 = ______%