TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Anatomy A1 - Hoffman, Barbara L. A1 - Schorge, John O. A1 - Bradshaw, Karen D. A1 - Halvorson, Lisa M. A1 - Schaffer, Joseph I. A1 - Corton, Marlene M. Y1 - 2016 N1 - T2 - Williams Gynecology, 3e AB - The anterior abdominal wall provides core support to the human torso, confines abdominal viscera, and contributes muscular action for functions such as respiration and elimination. In gynecology, an understanding of the layered structure of the anterior abdominal wall is needed to effectively enter the peritoneal cavity for surgery without neurovascular complications. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1125291329 ER -