Surface landmarks of the Abdominal regions

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Xiphoid Process
Located inferior to the body of the sternum. At the Top of the Epigastrium
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Costal margin
Hyaline cartilage of the lower ribs
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Anterior Superior Iliac spine
Furthest anterior process of the iliac crest
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Inguinal ligament
The inguinal ligament is a narrow band in the pelvic region of the body. it arises from the inferior aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique. Connecting the Anterior superior iliac spine and the Pubic tubercle
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Pubic Tubercle
A cartilage articulation between the pubic bones. It is connected to the Inguinal ligament
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Card 2

Front

Hyaline cartilage of the lower ribs

Back

Costal margin

Card 3

Front

Furthest anterior process of the iliac crest

Back

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Card 4

Front

The inguinal ligament is a narrow band in the pelvic region of the body. it arises from the inferior aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique. Connecting the Anterior superior iliac spine and the Pubic tubercle

Back

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Card 5

Front

A cartilage articulation between the pubic bones. It is connected to the Inguinal ligament

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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