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ANAT GIT - Week 4 (incl. ANAT Workbook) Flashcards

1
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Classification & appearance of the mucosal folds in the small intestine.

A

Plicae circulares. Complete circular folds.

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Classification & appearance of the mucosal folds in the large intestine.

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Haustral folds. Incomplete circular folds.

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3
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Classify the caecum as intra, retro or secondarily retroperitoneal?

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Intra.

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4
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Classify the transverse colon as intra, retro or secondarily retroperitoneal?

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Intra.

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5
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Classify the sigmoid colon as intra, retro or secondarily retroperitoneal?

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Intra.

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6
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Classify the rectum as intra, retro or secondarily retroperitoneal?

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Retro.

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7
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Classify the ascending colon as intra, retro or secondarily retroperitoneal?

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Secondary.

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8
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Classify the descending colon as intra, retro or secondarily retro?

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Secondary.

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What is the peritoneal cavity and what does it typically contain in a healthy person?

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Space btw parietal & visceral layers of peritoneum. Contains small amount of peritoneal fluid.

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10
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Vertebral level of the transpyloric plane.

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L1 - midway btw jugular notch & border of pubic symphysis.

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Vertebral level of Addison’s plane.

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L1 - midway btw jugular notch & border of pubic symphysis.

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12
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Ascites

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Build up of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

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13
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What ligaments compose the lesser omentum of the stomach?

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Hepatogastric & hepatoduodenal ligaments.

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14
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Describe common hepatic artery development to proper hepatic artery.

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Common hepatic artery - origin aorta & becomes proper hepatic artery after branching to supply the gastro-duodenal artery.

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15
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Vertebral level of the liver

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T9/10-L1/2

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16
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Vertebral level of the stomach

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T7-L3

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17
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Vertebral level of the spleen

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T9-T12

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18
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Vertebral level of the kidneys

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T12-L3

19
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Vertebral level of the esophagus

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T11

20
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Vertebral level of the pyloric sphincter

A

L1

21
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Vertebral level of the rectosigmoid junction

A

L3

22
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Lowest part of the peritoneal cavity in the supine position of someone with or without a uterus.

A

Subphrenic recess
Morrison’s pouch/hepatorenal recess
Rectovesical pouch (males) & rectouterine pouch (females)

23
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What innervates parietal peritoneum?

A

Somatic nerves.

24
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What innervates visceral peritoneum?

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Autonomic nerves.

25
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Why does abdominal rigidity indicate peritonitis?

A

Increased fluid & WBC in peritoneal cavity -> swelling & irritation of peritoneum -> tensed abdominal muscles -> guarding/protective mechanism.

26
Q

Describe somatic pain

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Sharp, localised pain felt in the skin, muscles and other tissues.

27
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Triggers of somatic pain

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Trauma, surgery, inflammation.

28
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Describe visceral pain

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Deep, dull ache felt in internal organs.

29
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Triggers of visceral pain.

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Infection, ischaemia, inflammation.

30
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Stomach pain can refer to

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Epigastric region, lower chest, upper back.

31
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Gallbladder pain can refer to

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Upper R shoulder, back, R abdo

32
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Kidney pain can refer to

A

Flanks, lower back

33
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Ureter pain can refer to

A

Lower groin.

34
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What events occur at the transpyloric plane?

A

L1
Pylorus, pancreatic neck, duodenojejunal flexure, fundus of the gall bladder, kidney hila, portal vein origin, transverse mesocolon, 2nd part duodenum, SMA origin, hila of the spleen, termination of the SC.

35
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What part of the oesophagus does coffee affect and what is the likely consequence?

A

LOS. Heartburn.

36
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Name of appendiges coming off large intestine.

A

Epiploid appendiges (fatty).

37
Q

State what causes the cystic duct to fill

A

Fills as the pancreatic sphincter/sphincter of Oddi closes.

38
Q

Describe the location and function of the hepatic portal vein

A

Sits on top of the IVC. Carries nutrient-rich blood from the intestine, gall bladder, pancreas & spleen -> liver.

39
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Describe the function of hepatic veins.

A

Carry deoxy. blood from liver -> vena cava.

40
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Compare and contrast the structure of the jejunum & ileum

A

Jejunum - arcs formed by arcuate fibres are smaller & shorter w larger vasorecta (straight vessels) => thicker walls with increased folds for max SA:V & absorption.
Ileum - arc formed by arcuate fibres are bigger & longer w smaller vasorecta => thinner walls.

41
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What artery does the hepatoduodenal ligament contain?

A

Proper hepatic a.

42
Q

Classify the oesophagus as intra, retro or secondarily retroperitoneal?

A

Retro.

43
Q

Classify the stomach as intra, retro or secondarily retroperitoneal?

A

Intra.

44
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Classify the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th parts of the duodenum as intra, retro or secondarily retroperitoneal?

A

Intra, secondarily retro (2nd & 3rd), intra.

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