Abdomen Flashcards
What is the the structure that was previously known as the umbilical vein in the fetus that extends from the umblicus to the diaphragm?
Falciform ligament
Greater omentum
Dorsal mesentary
Has a superficial and deep leaf with a bursa in between the leaves
What did of the abdomen does the stomach mainly lie on?
The left side….changes depending on amount of food in the stomach
What is the cardia?
Small area surrounding the esophageal entrance
Fundus
Blind region of the stomach extending mostly on the left side, first portion of the stomach
Body of the stomach
Largest region of the stomach
Pyloric region
Funnel shaped terminal portion of the stomach
What are the two divisions of the pyloric region?
Pyloric antrum: continuation of the gastric body, first two thirds of pyloric region
Pyloric canal: tapering portion into the duodenum
What is the muscular portion that surrounds the terminal portion of the pyloric canal as it transitions into the duodenum?
Pyloric sphincter
Greater and lesser curvature of the stomach
Greater curvature: faces caudoventrally and to the left, attachment of the greater omentum
Lesser curvature: faces craniodorsally and to the right, wraps around papillary process of liver and attachment of the lesser omentum
What are the components that make up the small intestine in order from oral to aboral?
Duodenum, jejunum and the ileum
Where does the duodenum begin?
Caudal to the pyloric sphincter
What structure holds the duodenum in place?
Mesoduodenum
What lies within the the medial side of the descending duodenum?
Right lobe of the pancreas
What are the two papilla inside the duodenum and what drains into them?
Major papilla: pancreatic duct and bike duct
Minor papilla: accessory pancreatic duct