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Abdominal Exam Flashcards

1
Q

GI system extends from _____ to _____

A

Mouth to anus

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2
Q

Two main functions of GI tract?

A

Assimilate nutrients, eliminate waste

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3
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Which muscles form and protect the abdominal cavity?

A

Rectus abdominis, Internal/External obliques

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4
Q

Which structure of the abdominal wall contains the umbilicus?

A

Linea alba

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5
Q

The inguinal ligament is also known as what?

A

Poupart ligament

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6
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How long is the alimentary tract?

A

Mouth –> anus: 27 feet

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7
Q

Parts of the alimentary tract?

A

Esophagus, Stomach, SI, LI (colon)

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8
Q

How long is the esophagus?

A

10 in

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9
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How long is the SI?

A

21 feet

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10
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How long is the LI (colon)?

A

4.5-5 feet

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11
Q

Functions of the alimentary tract?

A

Ingest & digest food, absorb nutrients/electrolytes/water, excrete waste

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12
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What moves food through the alimentary tract under ANS control?

A

Peristalsis

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13
Q

What does the esophagus connect?

A

Pharynx to stomach
*posterior to trachea

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14
Q

How does the esophagus descend?

A

Through mediastinal cavity, diaphragm, and enters stomach at cardiac orifice

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15
Q

Shape of stomach?

A

Flask shape

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16
Q

How does the stomach lay in the abdominal cavity?

A

Transversely

17
Q

Location of stomach?

A

Upper abdomen below diaphragm

18
Q

Three sections of the stomach?

A

Fundus, Body, Pylorus

19
Q

What does the stomach excrete to break down fats/proteins?

A

HC1 and enzymes

20
Q

How much absorption takes place in the stomach?

A

Very little

21
Q

What does the SI connect?

A

Stomach to LI

22
Q

3 sections of SI coiled in the abdomen?

A

Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum

23
Q

Length of Duodenum?

A

12 in

24
Q

Length of Jejunum?

A

8 ft

25
Q

Length of Ileum?

A

12 ft

26
Q

The duodenum contains openings for what?

A

Bile and pancreatic ducts

27
Q

What prevents back-flow between the Ileum and LI?

A

Ileocecal valve

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