Abdomen Part 1: Key Terms

Question 1

Arises from the sides of the bodies of the first three lumbar vertebrae

Answer 1

Right crus of diaphragm

Question 2

Attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and the undersurface of the diaphragm

Answer 2

Falciform ligament

Question 3

Muscle of the anterior abdominal wall

Answer 3

Rectus Abdominis

Question 4

Membranous extension of the peritoneum that suspends the stomach and duodenum from the liver, helps support the lesser curvature of the stomach

Answer 4

Lesser Omentum

Question 5

Lowest horizontal line that joins the tubercles on the iliac crests to help divide the abdominopelvic cavity into nine regions

Answer 5

Intertubercular plane

Question 6

Ligament between the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic tubercle

Answer 6

Inguinal ligament

Question 7

Fibrous band of tissue that stretches from the xiphoid to the symphysis pubis

Answer 7

Linea alba

Question 8

The internal organs

Answer 8

Viscera

Question 9

Maintenance of normal body physiology

Answer 9

Homeostasis

Question 10

Layer of peritoneum that covers the abdominal organs

Answer 10

Visceral peritoneum

Question 11

Medical measurements used to ascertain how the body is functioning

Answer 11

Vital signs

Question 12

Opening to the lesser sac

Answer 12

Epiploic foramen

Question 13

In the male, a small outpocket of the pelvic cavity containing the testes

Answer 13

Scrotal cavity

Question 14

Physical and chemical changes that occur within the body

Answer 14

Metabolism

Question 15

Ligament between the spleen and kidney

Answer 15

Lienorenal ligament

Question 16

Thickened upper margin of the fascia covering the anterior surface of the quadratus lumborum muscle

Answer 16

Lateral arcuate ligament

Question 17

Potential space between the parietal and visceral peritoneal layers

Answer 17

Peritoneal cavity

Question 18

Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Answer 18

Ascites

Question 19

Broad muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities and forms the floor of the thoracic cavity

Answer 19

Diaphragm

Question 20

Thickened upper margin of the fascia covering the anterior surface of the psoas muscle

Answer 20

Medial arcuate ligament

Question 21

Arises from the sides of the bodies of the first tow lumbar vertebrae

Answer 21

Left crus of the diaphragm

Question 22

Horizontal plane that passes through the pylorus, duodenal junction, the neck of the pancreas, and the hilum of kidneys

Answer 22

transpyloric plane

Question 23

Lower portion of the abdominopelvic cavity that contains part of the large intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs

Answer 23

Pelvic cavity

Question 24

Area in the pelvic cavity between the rectum and the uterus where free fluid may accumulate

Answer 24

Rectouterine pouch

Question 25

Primary compartment of the peritoneal cavity, extends across the anterior abdomen from the diaphragm to the pelvis

Answer 25

Greater sac

Question 26

Slightly curved line on the ventral abdominal wall that marks the lateral border of the rectus abdominis, visible as a shallow groove when that muscle is tensed

Answer 26

Linea semilunaris

Question 27

Triangular opening in the external oblique aponeurosis

Answer 27

Superficial inguinal ring

Question 28

Layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall

Answer 28

Parietal peritoneum

Question 29

Peritoneal pouch located behind the lesser omentum and stomach

Answer 29

Lesser sac

Question 30

Located between the anterior surface of the renal fascia and the posterior area of the peritoneum

Answer 30

anterior pararenal space

Question 31

Slitilike spaces near the liver, space where fluid may accumulate

Answer 31

Peritoneal recess

Question 32

Pouch formed by the deflection of the peritoneum from the bladder to the uterus

Answer 32

Vesicouterine pouch

Question 33

Double fold of the peritoneum attached to the duodenum, stomach, and large intestine; helps support the greater curve of the stomach, known as the fatty apron

Answer 33

Greater omentum

Question 34

Located directly around the kidney, completely enclosed by renal fascia

Answer 34

Perirenal space

Question 35

Termination of the falciform ligament, seen in the left lobe of the liver

Answer 35

Ligamentum teres

Question 36

Single layer of cells that forms the peritoneum

Answer 36

Mesothelium

Question 37

Found between the posterior renal fascia and the muscles of the posterior abdominal wall

Answer 37

Posterior pararenal space

Question 38

Ligament between the stomach and the spleen, helps support stomach and spleen

Answer 38

Gastrosplenic ligament

Question 39

The upper horizontal imaginary line that joins the lowest point of the costal margin on each side of the body to help divide the abdominopelvic cavity into nine regions

Answer 39

Subcostal plane

Question 40

Right posterior subhepatic space located anterior to the kidney and inferior to the liver where fluid may accumulate

Answer 40

Mosison’s pouch