...actions of the abdominal muscles. Demonstrate the...
...palpation of each abdominal muscle. Identify the...
...patterns of the abdominal muscles. LECTURE NOTES...
...the lower spine Abdominal muscles Rectus abdominis:...
...Anterior iliac crest, abdominal aponeurosis to linea...
...alba A: Compresses abdominal viscera, bilaterally flexes...
...crest, thoracolumbar fascia, abdominal aponeurosis to linea...
...alba A: Compresses abdominal viscera, bilaterally flexes...
...lower ribs I: Abdominal aponeurosis to linea...
...alba A: Compresses abdominal viscera, stabilizes lumbar...

...they generate. Define intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and...
...cavity, roof of abdominal cavity O: Costal...
...shape during exhalation Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and...
...organs Results in abdominal expansion, increase in...
...increase in IAP Abdominal muscle tone maintains...
...tone prevents excessive abdominal distention Reduces compressive...
...(TA) tone Maintains intra-abdominal pressure Provides counterpressure...

...cause of acute abdominal pain Can occur...
...mild generalized, upper abdominal pain Pain intensifies,...
...hours Diagnostic tests Abdominal ultrasound Abdominal x-rays...
...tests Abdominal ultrasound Abdominal x-rays Intravenous pyelogram...
...Apparent general health Abdominal shape, contour, bowel...
...adequate Assess wound, abdominal girth, postoperative pain...
...Serum amylase, lipase Abdominal x-ray Ultrasonography of...
...skin and sclera, abdominal assessment, color of...
...pulmonary infection (high abdominal incision) Monitor vital...
...bloody diarrhea, acute abdominal pain, fever Crohn...
...experience persistent diarrhea Abdominal pain, tenderness are...
...between intestine and abdominal wall that allows...
...p. 663) ( intra-abdominal reservoir constructed, nipple...
...weight, vital signs Abdominal assessment Diagnosis Diarrhea...
...ureter, bladder (KUB) abdominal x-ray Kidney scan...
...Immediate severe upper abdominal pain radiating throughout...
...including orthostatic measurements Abdominal examinations Diagnosis Risk...