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Abdomen Flashcards

1
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what are the regions of the abdomen

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hypochondriac, xyphoid, umbilical, flank, inguinal, pubic

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2
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all abdominal muscles find their endpoint in the

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linea alba

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the linea alba runs from

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the xiphoid to the cranial part of the pelvic symphysis

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4
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the main weight of the abdominal organs is carried by the

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prepubic tendon

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5
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origin and insertion of external abdominal oblique

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O: lateral surface of ribs and lumbar fascia
I: linea alba

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6
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origin and insertion of internal abdominal oblique

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O: tuber coxa
I: linea alba

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7
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origin and insertion of transversus abdominis

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O: transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
I: linea alba

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8
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origin and insertion of rectus abdominis

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O: ventral surface of rib
I: pubic brim (via prepubic tendon)

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9
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the rectus sheath is made up of

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the aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique, internal abdominal oblique, and transversus abdominis

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10
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iliopsoas is formed from

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iliacus and psoas major

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11
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what vessels/nerves travel through the inguinal canal

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external pudendal artery and vein, genitofemoral nerve, efferent vessels from the superficial inguinal lymph node

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12
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after exiting the superficial inguinal ring, where do the external pudendal vessels travel to? what about the spermatic cord (or vaginal process in the case of females)

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towards the superficial inguinal LN; the spermatic cord will travel towards the scrotum

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the superficial inguinal ring is made up of

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the aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique

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14
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the deep inguinal ring is bounded by

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the internal abdominal oblique, the rectus abdominis, and the inguinal ligament

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15
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what is the inguinal ligament

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the caudal edge of the aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique

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16
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what are the arteries of the abdominal wall?

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cranial superficial/deep epigastric a/v (off of internal thoracic)
caudal superficial/deep epigastric a/v (off of PG trunk)
lateral thoracic (off of axillary)
deep circumflex iliac (off of aorta)

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17
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name T13, L1, and L2 nerves

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T13: costoabdominal
L1: iliohypogastric
L2: ilioinguinal

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18
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what nerve would you NOT block for standing flank surgery and why

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L3: genitofemoral; if blocked the animal will lay down

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the dorsal branches of T13-L5 innervate

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epaxial muscles and skin of dorsal flank

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the ventral branches of T13-L5 innervate

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the abdominal muscles, skin of ventral flank, udder/scrotum

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21
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the greater omentum attaches

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greater curvature of stomach to spleen and body wall

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22
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the lesser omentum attaches

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lesser curvature of stomach to liver

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23
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the space between the greater and lesser omentum is called the

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omental bursa

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24
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why is it that horses are more prone to peritonitis than other species

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they have a poorly developed omentum, which has immune activity and is protective against adhesions

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25
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coronary ligament

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liver to diaphragm

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26
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round ligament

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edges of falciform ligament

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27
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falciform ligament

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liver to ventral body wall

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28
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nephrosplenic ligament

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spleen to LEFT kidney

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29
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triangular ligament

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edges of liver to diaphragm

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30
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gastrosplenic ligament

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part of the greater omentum connecting stomach to spleen

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31
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from esophagus to duodenum, what are the regions of stomach

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cardia, fundus, body, pylorus

32
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what fold exists between the body and pylorus

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angular incisures

33
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T/F the pancreas has two lobes

34
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what is the fold between the ileum and cecum

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ileocecal fold

35
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what is the opening between the ileum and the colon

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ileocolic orifice

36
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ilium vs ileum

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ilium = part of the bony pelvis
ileum = in abdominal cavity

37
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the cecum is huge in _____ and __________ and small in _________ and _________

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horse and rabbit; dog and cat

38
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the quadrate lobe of the liver lies between

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the falciform ligament and the gallbladder

39
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the caudate lobe contacts

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the RIGHT kidney

40
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where do the superficial and deep leaves of the greater omentum run in ruminants

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superficial: from left side of (ventral sac of) rumen to duodenum
deep: from right side of (ventral sac of ) rumen to duodenum

41
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where does the lesser omentum run in ruminants

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from the lesser curvature of the abomasum to the liver

42
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what is responsible for the bypass of milk during suckling and where is it located

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the esophageal groove; bypasses milk into the abomasum

43
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what is in the ventral sac of the rumen and why

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rumen papillae; absorb volatile fatty acids

44
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in the omasum; 1-4 indicates

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1 being longest; 4 being shortest

45
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in ruminants, the dorsal trunk of vagus innervates

A

everything

46
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in ruminants, the ventral trunk of vagus innervates

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reticulum, omasum, abomasum

47
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what is at the base of the rabbit cecum

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sacculus rotundus

48
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what is at the apex of the rabbit cecum

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caecal appendix (long and skinny)

49
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in the horse, the cecum is on the (right/left) side

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right side (first exit = RVC)

50
Q

what type of colic produces sounds with peristalsis that sound like waves

A

sternal flexure sand colic

51
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what is the most common site of colic in horses

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pelvic flexure (narrowest region)

52
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the dorsal part of the equine stomach (i.e. the fundus) is

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non glandular

53
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the ventral part of the equine stomach (i.e. the body and pylorus) is

54
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what part of the equine stomach is prone to bot fly infestation and ulceration

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the non-glandular region (i.e. the fundus)

55
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the margo plicatus separates what regions of the equine stomach

A

the fundus and the body

56
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the pancreatic duct and common bile duct open into the duodenum via the

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minor duodenal papilla

57
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what is a common cause of splenic entrapment and colic in horses

A

the nephrosplenic ligament

58
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what happens in splenic entrapment

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the ascending colon moves on top of the spleen; the spleen enlarges and becomes necrotic

59
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what is a clinical indication of jejunitis

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when performing rectal palpation, you can feel the jejunum around the cecum; should not normally be in this location

60
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what are the three parts of the cecum

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base, body, apex

61
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the cecocolic opening is usually (above/below) the ileocecal orifice

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usually above; food coming in from the ileocecal orifice has to be broken down into smaller particles, which float and are then removed via the cecocolic opening

62
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the colic and right colic branches anastomose where in horses

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at the pelvic flexure

63
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the pelvic flexure has how many taeniae

64
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the descending colon has how many taeniae

65
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what structures of the equine GI tract are palpable per rectum

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descending colon and cecum

66
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which species does not have antimesentric ileal arteries

67
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phrenicoabdominal arteries are only present in

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carnivores

68
Q

which kidney is more cranial

A

right kidney

69
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where is the location of the terminal recess in horse kidneys

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between the medulla layers

70
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what does the portal venous system drain

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all GI tract, spleen and pancreas

71
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hepatic veins empty where

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caudal vena cava, from the craniodorsal aspect of the liver

72
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what does the caudal vena cava drain

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caudal rectum, non-GI abdominal organs, pelvis, hindlimbs

73
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azygous vein drains

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cranial abdominal wall

74
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what three autonomic nerves plexuses exist in the abdomen/pelvis

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celiacomesentric, caudal mesentric and pelvic plexus

75
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in animals besides ruminants, the dorsal trunk of the vagus supplies

76
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in animal besides ruminants, the ventral trunk of the vagus supplies

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All GI to transverse colon

77
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the pelvic nerve supplies

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descending colon, urogenital organs, pelvis

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