Trunk & thorax

Transversus abdominis plane

The abdominal wall muscle layers and the transversus abdominis plane.

Teaching video coming soon.

A dedicated lesson is planned for this reference. In the meantime, explore the anatomy and original poster below.

Transversus abdominis plane · Block GuRU teaching series

Start with the anatomy.

The abdominal wall muscle layers and the transversus abdominis plane.

Original ultrasound panel from the Trunk poster

Reference panel from the original Trunk poster. View the full PDF for labels and context.

Reference focus: Plane between internal oblique and transversus abdominis
Key anatomy: External oblique, internal oblique, transversus abdominis, and peritoneum.
Clinical context: Somatic abdominal wall analgesia for selected procedures.
Consideration: A TAP block does not provide reliable visceral analgesia; coverage depends on approach.

An educational overview for trained healthcare professionals. Technique selection, contraindications, dosing, monitoring, and rescue planning require current clinical guidance and patient-specific assessment.