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Iliac crest
Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Pubic crest
Inguinal ligament
Costal margin
Xiphoid process
Bony Landmarks around Abdomen
Muscles of abdominal wall
Rectus abdominus--vertical midlineThree layers form tube External oblique
(“hands-in-pocket”) Internal oblique (fibers
perpendicular to external)
Transverse abdominus (wraps around)
What is inguinal canal?
Attachment where scrotum “pooches out”--carries all 3 layers of abdominal wall through successive holes
spermatic cord to testicles NAV Vas Deferens
Abdominal muscular wall pressurizes abdomen
When? Cough Sneeze Urinate Defecate Birth Lifting
For article on abdominal muscles, role of different layers and use of lifting belts:http://www.paulchekseminars.com/articles.cfm?select=16#top