Report on Our Cadaver Dissection

Abdomen
Our cadaver’s abdomen seemed generally to have been in good health. We did, however, find sutures in the right inguinal region. The possible causes for this will be discussed in detail below.
As for the rest of the abdomen, we could clearly see all the organs. Although we at first struggled to find the celiac trunk, once we found it we understood the arterial supply as well as the relations of the arteries to the liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas and duodenum much better. After removing the mesentery of the small bowel, the superior mesenteric artery and all its branches were clear.
After removing the stomach and cleaning around the spleen, it seemed to us that our cadaver’s spleen was enlarged. However, with the help of the lecturers, we came to the conclusion that it was still within normal range and thus it will not be included in this portfolio as an anomaly.
Anomalies and pathology: Inguinal sutures
Anatomy of the region:
The sutures where found in close relation to the inguinal ligament. This ligament extends from the Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) to the pubic tubercle and separates the abdominal wall from the thigh of the lower limb. 4 There are a few structures passing posterior to it, namely (from lateral to medial):
• Femoral nerve
• Femoral artery
• Femoral vein
• Femoral canal
• Lacunar ligament
The inguinal canal is found parallel to the lower half of the inguinal ligament.4 This can be defined as a tunnel which travels from an lateral entrance, the deep inguinal ring, to an exit, the superficial ring, which is lies more medial.5 The deep inguinal ring is an opening in the transversalis fascia 1cm superior to the inguinal ligament midway between the ASIS and the pubic symphysis. The opening is roun...

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