The anterior abdominal wall contains muscles that flex the trunk and aid in respiration through forced expiration and coughing. These muscles also protect the abdominal viscera from trauma. The rectus sheath encloses the rectus abdominis muscles. The anterior abdominal wall receives nerve supply from spinal cord segments T7 to T11. Common abdominal incisions include the midline incision, pfannensteil incision, and Joel cohen incision. The pelvis is formed by the two innominate bones, sacrum, and coccyx. Joints in the pelvis include the pubic symphysis and sacroiliac joints. The pelvis is measured for obstetrical purposes in the anter