Abdomen and GI Flashcards
Prefix “gastro”
stomach
Prefix “Pyelo”
renal pelvis
Suprarenal glands are part of what body system
endocrine
abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in abdomen
ascites
Pancreas is located _______ to stomach
posterior
part of small intestine considered the shortest
duodenum
Intestine located between the left and right colic flexures
transverse colon
Accessory organs of digestive system
gallbladder, pancreas, liver
abdominal organ that is part of the lymphatic system
spleen
Largest organ and occupies most of right upper quandrant
liver
____kidney is lower in abdomen than ____kidney due to the presence of the _____.
right, left, liver
Organs in Right Upper Quadrant
liver, gallbladder, duodenum, right hepatic flexure, head of pancreas, right kidney, right suprarenal gland
Organs in Left Upper Quadrant
spleen, stomach, left kidney, tail of pancreas, left suprarenal gland, left colic flexure
Organs in Right Lower Quadrant
Ascending colon, appendix, cecum, 2/3 of ilium, iliocecal valve
Organs in Left Lower Quadrant
descending colon, sigmoid colon, 2/3 jejunum
Lower abdomen and pelvic landmarks
ASIS (anterior aspect of ilium), greater trochanter, symphysis pubis, ischial tuberosity
Mid and upper abdomen landmarks
Xiphoid process (T9-T10), inferior costal margin (L2-L3), iliac crest (L4-L5)
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity
ascites
associated with post operative complications of open heart surgery
osteomyelitis
Congenital effect characterized by anterior protrusion of lower sternum and xiphoid process
pectus carinatum
Blood in chest cavity
hemothorax
swelling in epiglottis usually seen in children ages 2-5
epiglotitis
Black Lung
anthracosis
asbestos dust in lungs
abestosis