Lecture Notes on Human Anatomy

These flashcards cover key anatomical terms and definitions related to the human body as described in the lecture notes.

Azygos

A vein that drains the thoracic wall and mediastinal structures.

Hemiazygos

A vein that drains the lower left thoracic wall and abdominal cavity into the azygos vein.

Proc. Xyphoideus

The xiphoid process, a small cartilaginous extension of the sternum.

m. Transversus thoracis

A muscle located on the inner surface of the thoracic wall.

a. Thoracica interna

Internal thoracic artery that supplies blood to the anterior thoracic wall.

Incisura jugularis

The jugular notch, a dip in the upper border of the sternum.

Vena azygos

A major vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the thorax back to the heart.

N. ilioinguinalis

A nerve supplying the skin of the groin and upper medial thigh.

M. quadratus lomborum

A muscle of the lower back that helps with lateral flexion.

M. obliquus externus abdominalis

An outer layer of the abdominal muscles that aids in trunk rotation.

M. Transversus abdominis

The deepest layer of abdominal muscles, crucial for core stability.

Fascia scarpa

The superficial fascia of the anterior abdominal wall.

Cutis

The skin, which forms the outer protective layer of the body.

Psoas minor

A small muscle that assists in flexing the lumbar spine.

N. Iliohypogastric

A nerve that innervates the lower abdominal wall.

M. serratus anterior

A muscle that helps with the upward rotation of the scapula.

M. Deltoideus

The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder.

Aorta thoracalis

The section of the aorta that runs through the thorax.

Aorta abdominalis

The portion of the aorta that continues from the thorax into the abdomen.

Vena hemiazygos

A vein that drains the left side of the thoracic wall.

M. Intercostalis internus

The internal intercostal muscles located between the ribs.

Peritoneum parietalis

The lining of the abdominal cavity.

Rectus sheath

The fibrous sheath that encloses the rectus abdominis muscle.

Intersectio tendinae

Tendinous intersections found in the rectus abdominis muscle.

M. Diaphraghma

The primary muscle of respiration that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.