25. Schematic Cross Section of Abdomen at T12

Question 1

Identify 1 -> 3

Answer 1

1. Liver
2. Falciform ligament
3. Portal vein

Question 2

Identify 13

Answer 2

13. Rectus abdominis muscle (in rectus sheath)

Question 3

Identify 4 -> 5

Answer 3

4. Inferior vena cava

5. Omental bursa (lesser sac)

Question 4

Identify 6

Answer 4

6. Right kidney

Question 5

Identify 7

Answer 5

7. Abdominal aorta

Question 6

Identify 8 -> 9

Answer 6

8. Left suprarenal (adrenal) gland

9. Splenorenal ligament with splenic vessels

Question 7

Identify 10 -> 12

Answer 7

10. Spleen
11. Gastrosplenic ligament with short gastric vessels
12. Stomach

Question 8

Identify 14

Answer 8

14. Lesser omentum

Question 9

In this cross section of the abdomen, the intraperitoneal viscera are represented by ___ (3 organs)

Answer 9

the liver, stomach, and spleen.

Question 10

Retroperitoneal viscera lying beneath ___ in the posterior abdominal wall include the right and left kidneys, suprarenal (adrenal) glands, aorta, and inferior vena cava.

Answer 10

the parietal peritoneum

Question 11

Retroperitoneal viscera lying beneath the parietal peritoneum in the posterior abdominal wall include the ___.

Answer 11

right and left kidneys, suprarenal (adrenal) glands, aorta, and inferior vena cava

Question 12

Within the hepatoduodenal portion of the lesser omentum, one can see the __. (3 structures)

Answer 12

portal vein, common bile duct, and proper hepatic artery