Anatomic Data of Clinical Significance Flashcards
1
Q
Incisor teeth to vocal cords
A
15 cm
2
Q
Incisor teeth to carina
A
20 cm
3
Q
External nares to carina
A
30 cm
4
Q
Adult trachea, diameter
A
2.5 cm (1 in)
5
Q
Adult trachea, length
A
11.4 cm (4.5 in)
6
Q
Esophagus
A
25 cm (10 in)
7
Q
Stomach capacity
A
1500 mL
8
Q
Stomach, length of lesser curvature
A
12 - 14 cm
9
Q
Duodenum
A
25 cm
10
Q
Jejunum + Ileum
A
6 m
11
Q
Appendix
A
3 - 5 in (8 - 13 cm)
12
Q
Ascending colon
A
5 in (13 cm)
13
Q
Transverse colon
A
15 in (38 cm)
14
Q
Descending colon
A
10 in (25 cm)
15
Q
Sigmoid colon
A
10 - 15 in (25 - 38 cm)
