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Dissection of anterolateral abdominal wall

Right external oblique muscle, anterolateral view

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Dissection of anterolateral abdominal wall
Right external oblique muscle, anterolateral view
The investing fascia has been removed from the muscles of the abdominal and thoracic wall
1 . Serratus anterior muscle
2 . Latissimus dorsi muscle
3 . Rib IX
4 . External oblique muscle (upper pointer on muscle, lower pointer on aponeurosis)
5 . Iliac crest
6 . Fascia lata
7 . Pectoralis major muscle
8 . Anterior superior iliac spine
9 . Location of pubic symphysis