Abdomen Flashcards

1
Q

When entering the abdominal cavity, what is the order of contact with the layers of tissue

A

Skin, subcutaneous, fascia, muscle, peritoneum

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2
Q

Portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter

A

Cardia

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3
Q

First part of the small intestine

A

Duodenum

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4
Q

Portion of the colon is the appendix attach

A

Cecum

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5
Q

The apron like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach

A

Omentum

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6
Q

Small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by

A

Mesentery

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7
Q

Organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum

A

Pancreas

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8
Q

Outer layer of the intestine

A

Serous

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9
Q

What substance is absorbed in the stomach

A

Alcohol

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10
Q

The function of the small intestine is

A

Absorption of nutrients

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11
Q

The small intestine is divided into how many sections

A

Three

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12
Q

The electrical component of the heart that causes contraction of the ventricles is the

A

Purkinje fibers

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13
Q

The thorax is formed posteriorly by the

A

Twelve thoracic vertebrae

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