III.C.1 Abdomen: Renal: Page 1 of 7
OBJECTIVES:4.1.1 Indicate the relationship of the kidneys and the ureters to the peritoneum, posterior abdominal vasculature, musculature and renal fascia. 4.1.2 Identify the surface projections of the kidneys and ureters. 4.1.3 Trace the blood supply to the kidney demonstrating the renal, segmental, interlobar, and arcuate arteries. |
READINGS:Moore's COA: Pages 515-523. See the blue boxes on pages 523-526 for clinical correlations. See the yellow boxes on pages 526-527 for "The Bottom Line." |
| Begin with the skeleton. |
Build and review the muscles that form the posterior abdominal wall:
| Add the diaphragm. | |
| Add the quadratus lumborum. | |
| Add the piriformis. | |
| Add the obturator internus. | |
| Add the coccygeus. | |
| Add the levator ani. | |
| Add the iliopsoas. |