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Abdominal Cavity Flashcards

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Peritoneum

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Serous membrane lining abdominopelvic cavity wrapping around viscera

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Peritoneum Layers

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Parietal

Visceral

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Parietal Peritoneum

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Lines internal surface of abdominopelvic cavity
Pain is well localized
Served by vessels and nerves in region it lines

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Visceral Peritoneum

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Invests viscera in abdominopelvic cavity
Pain felt as referred pain
Served by vessels and nerves of organ it covers

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Intraperitoneal

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Organs completely covered by peritoneum

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Retroperitoneal

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Organs partially covered by peritoneum

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Mesentary

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2 layers of peritoneum adhered together connects intraperitoneal organs to abdominal wall

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Peritoneal cavity

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Potential space with some interstitial fluid
Does not contain any abdominopelvic organs
Sealed in males but not in females

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Order of digestive tract (Mouth to end of small intestine)

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Mouth
Pharynx
Esophagus (T11)
Stomach
Pylorus
Duodenum (L1/2)
Small intestine/Ileum/jejunum
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Order of digestive tract (Start of large intestine to anal canal)

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Cecum & appendix
Ascending colon
R. colic/hepatic flexure
Transverse colon
L. colic/splenic flexure
Descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Rectum (S3)
Anal canal
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Associated organs of digestive tract

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Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas

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Greater Omentum Functions

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Prevents visceral/parietal peritoneum from sticking to each other
Cushions abdominal organs
Insulation
Moves to inflamed organs for protection

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Can the greater omentum herniate?

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Yes, inguinal hernia

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Omental bursae

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Fluid accumulation due to perforation of stomach
Can strangulate if in small intestine
May compress portal triad stopping blood flow to liver

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Peritonitis

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Infection/inflammation of peritoneum

Caused by traumatic penetration or rupture of organs

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Ascites

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Excess fluid accumulation causing distension
Caused by internal bleeding or portal hypertension
Could affect respiration and bowel movements

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How to treat Ascites?

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Paracentesis - surgical puncture of peritoneal cavity for aspiration of fluid

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Intraperitoneal Injection/Peritoneal Dialysis

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Fluid injected into cavity and absorbed rapidly

Dialysis used for renal failure

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Peritoneal Adhesions

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Caused by peritoneum infection/inflammation/surgery
Healing causes fibrous tissue to form between layers
Limits normal movement and painful

20
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Esophageal Varices

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Caused by portal hypertension
Venous blood flow causes varices at azygos vein
Can rupture causing internal bleeding and blood emesis

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