Abdominopelvic Cavity

Question 1

the abdminopelvic cavity extends from ___ to _____

Answer 1

diaphragm to the superior aspect of the bony pelvis

Question 2

the abdominal cavity includes:

Answer 2

the stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas & kidneys

Question 3

the pelvic cavity include:

Answer 3

the rectum, sigmoid of the large intestine, urinary bladder,, and reproductive organs

Question 4

the abdominopelvic cavity if enclosed by the _____

Answer 4

peritoneum

Question 5

the outer layer is the _____ and it is in close contact with ____

Answer 5

parietal peritoneum and is in close contact with the abdominal wall

Question 6

the inner layer is the _____ and is what _____

Answer 6

visceral peritoneum and is the sac that surrounds the organs

Question 7

the retroperitoneum is ____ that hold ____

Answer 7

the cavity behind the peritoneum that holds the kidneys and pancreas

Question 8

the liver is the largest _____

Answer 8

gland in the body

Question 9

the liver takes up almost all of the _____

Answer 9

RIGHT hypochondrium and a part of the epigastrium

Question 10

the liver is divided into ____

Answer 10

right and left lobes

Question 11

what does the liver do?

Answer 11

formation of bile which assists in the elimination of waste

Question 12

the bile is collected and is either stored directly in the _____ or poured directly into the ______ through the _____

Answer 12

gallbladder, duodenum through the common bile duct

Question 13

the two main hepatic ducts join to form the ______ which joins the _____ and together they enter the _____

Answer 13

common hepatic duct, pancreatic duct, hepatopancreatic ampulla

Question 14

the gallbladder is:

Answer 14

a thin walled musculomembranous sac

Question 15

the gallbladder functions:

Answer 15

concentrates bile by absorption of water content, stores bile during indigestive periods, and evacuates bile during digestion by muscle contraction

Question 16

where is the gallbladder located?

Answer 16

lodged in a fossa on the visceral (inferior) surface of the right lobe of the liver

Question 17

KUB aka:

Answer 17

AP supine or flat abdomen

Question 18

KUB stands for?

Answer 18

kidneys, ureters, bladder

Question 19

FUA:

Answer 19

flat and upright abdomen

Question 20

ABD complete includes:

Answer 20

PA chest, KUB, AP upright abdomen

Question 21

if the patient can’t do an upright abdomen, do:

Answer 21

a left lateral decubitus

Question 22

KVP for kidneys:

Answer 22

70

Question 23

SID for abdomen:

Answer 23

40”

Question 24

main anatomy you want to see?

Answer 24

lower liver border, kidneys, psoas muscle, kidneys, ribs, transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae

Question 25

respiration:

Answer 25

suspend at end of expiration

Question 26

KUB
IR:
CR:
what do you want to include?

Answer 26

IR: 14x17 LW, center IR to iliac crest
CR: perp. to level of iliac crests at MSP
include pubic symphysis

Question 27

UPRIGHT ABDOMEN
IR:
CR:
what do you want to include?

Answer 27

IR: 14x17 LW, centered 2” above iliac crest
CR: per. to 2” above iliac crest at MSP
include diaphragm

Question 28

for a hypersthetic patient take 2 images:

Answer 28

1 CW top of IR at auxilla to include diaphragm and 1 CW bottom of IR at greater trochanter to include pubic symphysis

Question 29

interiliac plane:

Answer 29

transects pelvis at top of iliac crests at L4

Question 30

occlusal plane:

Answer 30

formed by the biting surfaces of the upper and lower teeth with jaws closed

Question 31

the abdomen is border superiorly by the ______ and inferiorly by the ______

Answer 31

diaphragm, superior pelvic aperture

Question 32

body habitus is:

Answer 32

the common variations of the shape of the human body

Question 33

body habits directly affects the location of:

Answer 33

heart, lungs, diaphragm, stomach, colon , and gallbladder

Question 34

sthetic:
hyposthetic:
asthetic:
hypersthetic:

Answer 34

normal, 50%
normal, 35%
athletic, long lungs, 10%
heavier people, 5%

Question 35

the mediastinum includes:

Answer 35

heart and esophagus

Question 36

CR angle for PA & Lateral chest is:

Answer 36

perp.

Question 37

if the lordotic position can’t be done, what CR angle is used to see the clavicles above the apices?

Answer 37

15-20° cephalad

Question 38

the cecum is in what quadrant?

Answer 38

RLQ

Question 39

the splenic flexure is in what quadrant?

Answer 39

LUQ

Question 40

aphonia:

Answer 40

absence or loss of voice

Question 41

the best alternative to an erect abdomen is:

Answer 41

decubitus