Title

Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Anterolateral Abdominal Wall

Authors

Kevin K. Seeras, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Ryan Qasawa, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Ricky Ju
Shivana Prakash, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Seeras K, Qasawa RN, Ju R, and Prakash S. Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Anterolateral Abdominal Wall. StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing; 2022.

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

7-26-2021

Publication Title

StatPearls

Abstract

The abdominal wall is a complex organ with many functions that contribute to a patient's quality of life. The anatomical core of the anterolateral abdominal wall is mainly comprised of 4 paired symmetrical muscles. Classically the anterolateral abdominal wall has been described as separate layers from superficial to deep as follows:

1. Skin

2. Subcutaneous tissues (further divided into the more superficial Camper’s fascia and the deeper Scarpa’s fascia)

3. External oblique muscle

4. Internal oblique muscle

5. Transversus abdominis muscle

6. Transversalis fascia

7. Parietal peritoneum

Each component has its unique contribution to the abdominal wall and will be further described in this review.

PubMed ID

30247850