1.1 The Surface Anatomy - Regions and Quadrants Flashcards

1
Q

Where is the Abdomen Located?

A

This is part of the Trunk, located between the Thorax and the Pelvis

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What tissue type are the Walls of the Anterior Abdomen?

A

Muscular

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What tissue type are the Walls of the Posterior Abdomen?

A
  1. Muscular

2. Bone - Lumbar Vertebrae, Intervertebral Disks, and Inferior Ribs

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What are the 4 Quadrants the Abdomen can be Divided into?

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  1. The Right Upper Quadrant
  2. The Left Upper Quadrant
  3. The Right Lower Quadrant
  4. The Left Lower Quadrant
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What are the 2 lines used to divide the Abdomen into the 4 Quadrants?

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  1. The Mid-Sagittal Line

2. The Trans-Umbilical Line

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What are the 9 Regions of the Abdomen?

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  1. Right Hypochondriac Region
  2. Epigastric Region
  3. Left Hypochondriac Region
  4. Right Lumbar (Flank) Region
  5. Umbilical Region
  6. Left Lumbar (Flank) Region
  7. Right Inguinal (Iliac) Region
  8. Hypogastric (Suprapubic) Region
  9. Left Inguinal (Iliac) Region
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7
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What are the 2 Sagittal (Vertical) Lines used to divide the Abdomen into the 9 Regions?

A

The 2 Mid-Clavicular Line

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What are the 2 Transverse (Horizontal) Lines used to Divide the Abdomen into the 9 Regions?

A
  1. The Trans-Pyloric Line

2. The Trans-Tubercular Line

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9
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Name 3 Organs which will be present in the Right Hypochondriac Region:

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  1. Liver
  2. Gall Bladder
  3. Hepatic Flexure of the Colon
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Name 3 Organs which will be present in the Epigastric Region:

A
  1. Oesophagus
  2. Stomach
  3. Pancreas
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Name 3 Organs which will be present in the Left Hypochondriac Region:

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  1. Spleen
  2. Tail of the Pancreas
  3. Splenic Flexure of the Colon
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Name 3 Organs which will be present in the Right Lumbar (Flank) Region:

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  1. Ascending Colon
  2. Intestinal Loops
  3. Right Kidney
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Name 3 Organs which will be present in the Umbilical Region:

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  1. Intestinal Loops
  2. Cisterna Chyli
  3. Transverse Colon
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14
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Name 3 Organs which will be present in the Left Lumbar (Flank) Region:

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  1. Descending Colon
  2. Intestinal Loops
  3. Left Kidney
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Name 3 Organs which will be present in the Right Inguinal (Iliac) Region:

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  1. Caecum
  2. Appendix
  3. Ileocecal Junction
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16
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Name 3 Organs which will be present in the Hypogastric (Suprapubic) Region:

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  1. Anus / Rectum
  2. Bladder
  3. Sigmoid Colon
17
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Name 3 Organs which will be present in the Left Inguinal (Iliac) Region:

A
  1. Descending Colon
  2. Sigmoid Colon
  3. Left Ovary (Females)
18
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What is the Transpyloric Plane?

A

The Transverse Line half way between the Jugular (Suprasternal) Notch and the Pubic Symphis, which transverses through the Plyorus

19
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What key structures are present in the Transpyloric Plane?

A
  1. The Pylorus of the Stomach
  2. The Hilum of each Kidney
  3. The Neck of the Pancreas
  4. The Tips of the 9th Costal Cartiage
  5. Fundus of the Gall Bladder