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1
Q

Order of Abdominal Wall Muscles

A

External Oblique
Internal Oblqiue
Transversus Abdominis

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Upper Middle Region

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Epigastric

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Middle Middle Region

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Umbilical

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Lower Middle Region

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Pubic

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5
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Upper Right/Left Region

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Right/Left Hypochondrium

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Middle Right/Left Regions

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Right/Left Flank

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Lower Right/Left Region

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Right/Left Groin

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Planes Dividing into R/M/L Regions

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Midclavicular

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Planes Dividing into U/M/L

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Subcostal and Intertubercular

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10
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Nerves to Abdominal Muscles

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Anterior Rami of Thoracic Spinal Nerves

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11
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External Oblique Fibre Direction

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Inferomedial “hands in pockets”

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12
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Internal Oblique FIbre Direction

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Inferolateral

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13
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External Oblqiue movement

A

Flex Trunk
Turn to OPPOSITE side

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14
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Internal Oblqiue Movmeent

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Flex trunk
Turn to SAME side

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15
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Linea Alba

A

Line where left and right aponeuroses of abdominal muscles meet

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16
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Transversus Abdominis Fibre Direction

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Transverse / Horizontal

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17
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Rectus Abdominis is ___________ in the upper 3/4

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Fully surrounded by all Abdominal wall muscles

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18
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Rectus Abdominis is __________ in the lower 1/4

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Only covered by the front
Meaning behind is the transversalis fascia and periotneum

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19
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When does the posterior aponeuroses end, meaning rect ab is only covered in front

A

Arcuate Line

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20
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Arterial Supply to Abdominal Wall Muscles

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Superior Epigasric and Inferior Epigastric (anastomose together)

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21
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Where do sup/inf epigastric arteries run

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Within the Rectus sheath, underneath Rectus abdominis

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22
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Why is there an arcuate line / end of posterior aponeurose

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So that the epigastric arteries can get back to the desired plane without penetrating the aponeurose

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23
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Venous Drainage Upper Abdominal Wall

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Axillary Vein

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24
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Venous Drainage Lower Half Abdominal Wall

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Femoral Vein

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25
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Where are nerves and veins found abdominal wall

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Neurovascular Plane - between int Oblqiue and trans abd

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26
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Nerve Supply Abdominal Wall

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Intercostal nerves (lateral and anterior branches) 7-12

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27
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Superficial Lympathic Drainage Abdominal Wall

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Upper half = Axillary Nodes
Lower half = Superifical Inguinal Nodes

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28
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_______ Periotoneum forms _____ by folding back on itself

A

Visceral, Mesentery

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29
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Parietal Peritoneum sense

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pain touch temp etc = somatic nerves

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30
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Visceral Perioneum senses

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Stretch = autonomic nerves

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31
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Midgut and hindgut are suspended by _____ mesentery

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One (dorsal)

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32
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Foregut is suspended by ______ mensnetry

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Both ventral and dorsal

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33
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Intraperitoneal =

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Suspended by mesentery = mobile

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34
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Retroperitoneal =

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Stuck to back wall, only partial visceral peritoneal cover as no mesentery

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35
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Why do we have some retroperitoneal structures

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To ensure that when mobile not all gut structures just fly around as there are attachments

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36
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All the Retroperitoneal Structures

A

Distal Duodenum

Ascending Colon

Descending Colon

Rectum

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37
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All the Intraperitoneal Structures

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Stomach

Proximal Duodenum

Jejunum

Ilium

Transverse Colon

Sigmoid Colon

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38
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Name of mesentery for transverse colon

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Transverse Mesocolon

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39
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Name of mesentery for Sigmoid Colon

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Sigmoid Mesocolon

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40
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Name of mesentery for small bowel and stomach

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Just called mesentery

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41
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Lesser Sac

A

Behind the lesser omentum and stomach

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42
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Greater sac

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Peritoneal cavity except the lesser sac

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43
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Omental Foramen

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Connection between lesser and greater sacs (contains important things eg portal triad)

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44
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Paracolic Gutter

A

Path for peritoneal fluid to move around abdomen

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45
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Foregut Structures

A

Pharynx -> Proximal 1/2 Duodenum

  • Incl, Pancreas, Liver, Biliary Tree (Spleen)
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46
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Midgut Structures

A

Distal 1/2 Duodenum -> Proximal 2/3 Transverse Colon

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47
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Hindhut Strcutreus

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Distal 1/3 Transverse Colon -> Proximal 2/3 Anal Canal

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48
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What is lateral folding

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Ectoderm and Mesoderm folding laterally and centrally = closes off the endoderm as a seperated tube

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49
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Endoderm Becomes

A

Epithelial lining of gut tube

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50
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Mesoderm becomes

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Supporting structures and smooth muscle

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51
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Space between mesoderm becomes

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Body cavity

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52
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Longitudinal Folding is

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Folding head to toe, dividing into foregut and hindgut

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53
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Foregut supply

A

Celiac Trunk

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54
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Midgut Supply

A

Superior Mesenteric

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55
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Hindgut Supply

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Inferior Mesenteric

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56
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Celiac Trunk branches at

A

T12

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57
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SMA branches at

A

L1

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58
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IMA branches at

A

L3

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59
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Membranes of the gut tube

A

Cranial - Oropharyngeal
Caudal - Anal

They rupture soon after formation lol

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60
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What fills the lumen for a little bit during embryo development

A

Epithelium

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61
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Oesophageal Atresia

A

Blockage

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62
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Oesophageal Fistula

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Connection (eg oesophagus and trachea)

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63
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How does the stomach form

A

Dilation
Rotation on long and coronal axes

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64
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Greater Omentum formation

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Posterior mesogastrium dragged round = ant and post fuse = 4 layered peritoneal structure

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65
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What is the greater omentum

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4 layered fused peritoneum that covers the stomach and intestines then wraps back around (ie bag containing stomach and intestines)

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66
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Congenital Pyloric Stenosis

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Thickening of muscular wall pylorus = blocks exit of stomach contents = non-bilious vomiting

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67
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Hepatic Diverticulum is the precursor for

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Liver - Larger part, cranial
Biliary Appartus - Smaller part, caudal

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68
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Larger bud of embryonic pancreas

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Dorsal

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69
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What is Lesser Omentum

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Peritoneum between liver and stomach

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70
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What is Falciform Ligament

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Connects liver to abdominal wall peritoneum

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71
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What happens if pancreatic ducts dont fuse

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Main duct going through minor papilla = blockage = pancreatic enzymes autodigest pancreas, and less enzymes in small int = less digestion

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72
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Midgut Shape

A

U (but upside down so should really be n lol)

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73
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What does the midgut do during embryonic dev

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LOTS!! Of rotation

Herniation to migrate into umbilical cord

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74
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Fistula

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Gut herniates through weekend region of body wall = gut outside of body

75
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Ileal Diverticulm

A

Basically an ileal appendix where things can get stuck

76
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Urorectal Septum

A

Seperates rectum and urogenital sinus

77
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Pectinate Line

A

Boundary between outer ectoderm and inner endoderm (ie end of hindgut).

In the anal canal

78
Q

Megacolon

A

No nervous control in gut = can’t dilate = can’t defecate

V serious

79
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Imperforated Anus

A

Anal membrane doesn’t perforate = can’t defecate

Easy surgery

80
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Rectal Atresia

A

Anal canal and rectum not connected

Normally rectum connects to urinary system instead = bad

81
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Foregut Referred Pain

A

Epigastric

82
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Foregut Venous Drainage

A

Direct to Portal Vein (NO SUCH THING AS COELIAC VEIN)

83
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Oesophagus enters stomach at

A

Costal cartilage of Rib 7/8

84
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Fundus of stomach at

85
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Generally, if left of the midline what branch of the coeliac trunk will be involved

86
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Generally, if right of the midline what branch of the coeliac trunk

A

Common Hepatic

87
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Blood supply lesser curvature

A

Left Gastric (Coeliac -> )
Right Gastric (Coeliac -> Com Hepatic -> )

88
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Blood supply greater curvature

A

Left Gastro-omental (Coeliac -> Splenic -> )
Right Gastro-omental (Coelaic -> Com Hep -> Gastroduodenal -> )

89
Q

Blood Supply Fundus

A

Short Gastric (Coeliac -> Splenic -> )

90
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Duodenal Shape

91
Q

1st part of duodenum

A

Trans-pyloric plane

92
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2nd Part Duodenum

A

Wraps head of pancreas

93
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3rd Part Duodenum

A

Crosses over IVC and Aorta

94
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4th part Duodenum

A

Duodenojejunal Flexure

95
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Duodenum Parts Intraperitoneal

96
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Duodenum Parts Retroperitoneal

A

2nd 3rd 4th

97
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Foregut Duodenal Blood Supply

A

Superior Pancreaticoduodenal (Coelaic -> Com Hep -> Gastroduodenal ->)

98
Q

Midgut Duodenal Blood Supply

A

Inferior Pancreaticoduondeal (SMA branch)

99
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Midgut Referred Pain

100
Q

Identifying Jejunum vs Ilium

A

Jejunum: 1-2 arterial arcades with long branches
Ileum: Many arcades with short branches

101
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Jejunum Artery Supply

A

Jejunum Arteries (via SMA)

102
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Ilium Blood Supply

A

Ileal (via SMA)

103
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Hepatic Flexure

A

Retro -> Infra

104
Q

Ascending Colon to Transverse Colon name

A

Hepatic Flexure

105
Q

Splenic Flexure

A

Infra -> Retro

106
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Transverse to Descedning COlon name

A

Splenic Flexure

107
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Midgut to Hindgut Transition

A

2/3 Along Transverse Colon

108
Q

Caecum Blood Supply

A

Caecal (SMA -> Ileocolic -> )

109
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Appendix Blood Supply

A

Appendicular (SMA -> Ileocolic -> )

110
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Ascending Colon Blood Supply

A

Right Colic (SMA)

111
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Proximal 2/3 Transverse Colon Blood Supply

A

Middle Colic (SMA)

Marginal Artery

112
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Distal 1/3 Transverse Colon Blood Supply

A

Left Colic (IMA)

Marginal Artery

113
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What is the marginal aretry

A

Anastomosis between SMA and IMA

114
Q

Descending Colon Blood Supply

A

Left Colic (IMA)

115
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Sigmoid Colon Blood Supply

A

Sigmoid (IMA)

116
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Sigmoid Colon transition to rectum at

117
Q

Rectum becomes anal canal when

A

Pierces pelvic floor/diaphragm at tip of coccyx

118
Q

Rectum Blood Supply

A

Superior Rectal (IMA)
Middle/Inferior Rectal (Internal Iliac) = NOT TO PORTAL VEIN

119
Q

Proximal Rectum Supply Nervous

A

Inf Mesenteric Plexus (ANS)

120
Q

Distal Rectum Nervous Supply

A

Hypogastric Plexus = Somatic not Autonomic therefore can feel anus

121
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Portal Vein formed at

A

L1 on Transpyloric plane

122
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Portal Vein direct constitutents

A

SMV and Splenic Vein

123
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IMV goes to Portal Vein via

124
Q

Hindgut Referred Pain

A

Suprapubic

125
Q

Hindgut Parasympathetic Supply

A

Pelvic Splanchnic S2-4

126
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Foregut Parasympathetic Supply

127
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Midgut Parasympathetic Supply

128
Q

Foregut Sympethic Supply

A

Greater Splanchnic T5-9

129
Q

Midgut Sympaethic Supply

A

Lesser Splanchnic T10-11

130
Q

Hindgut Sympathetic

A

Lumbar/Sacral Splanchnic L1-2

131
Q

Liver Blood Supply (incl proportions)

A

Portal Vein 3/4
Hepatic Artery 1/4

132
Q

Gallbladder Surface Anatomy Level

A

Transpyloric Plane at 9th costal cartilage

133
Q

Largest anatomical liver lobe

134
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What divides right and left anatomical liver lobe

A

Falciform ligament

135
Q

What is Ligamentum teres

A

Part of falciform ligament (inferior)

136
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Posterior Surface Liver Lobes

A

Left, right, caudate, quadrate

137
Q

Caudate and right lobe separator

138
Q

Quadrate and right lobe separator

A

Gall Bladder

139
Q

Portal Triad Positions

A

Hepatic Artery = Ant Left
Bile Duct = Ant Right
Portal Vein = Post

140
Q

Do Hepatic Veins exist

A

Yes, but only inside the liver -> direct drainage to the IVC

141
Q

Anterior and Posterior Coronary Ligaments organ

142
Q

Left and right triangular ligaments organ

A

Liver (post and ant surfaces)

143
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Suprahepatic Space

A

Between liver and diaphragm

144
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What seperates L and R Suprahepatic space

A

left and right separated by falciform ligament

145
Q

Subhepatic Space

A

Between liver and kidney

146
Q

Dependent part

A

Lowest point (where fluid gathers)

Changes depending on if body erect, supine etc

147
Q

When does common hepatic artery become proper hepatic artery

A

Once gastroduodenal artery given off

148
Q

Anatomical definition of liver segment

A

Position of hepatic and portal veins

149
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Physiological defintiion of liver segment

A

Own branch of portal triad

150
Q

Do liver halves have blood supply communication

A
  • No arterial / portal vein communication
  • Some mixing of venous drainage communication
151
Q

Principal Plane

A

Line between the IVC and gallbladder that seperates the liver into left and right PHYSIOLOGICAL LOBES

152
Q

Why are the anatomical and physiological liver halve definitions different

A

Physiological - divided by principal plane (gall bladder IVC)

Anatomical - divided by falciform ligament

153
Q

Which organ has the most lymph in the body

A

Liver (1/3-1/2 of total)

154
Q

Gallbladder Regions

A

Fundus, body, neck

155
Q

Biliary Tree

A

Cystic Duct (Gallbladder) + Common Hepatic Duct (Liver) —-> Common Bile Duct

Common Bile Duct + Pancreatic Duct —-> Ampulla of Vater —-> Sphincter of Oddi —-> Duodenum

156
Q

Gall Bladder Blood Supply

A

Cystic Artery (from R Hepatic Artery)

157
Q

Cystic Artery found in

A

Hepatobiliary Triangle

158
Q

Pancreas regions

A

head neck body tail

159
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Pancreas Head location

A

Duodenum concavity (at L1)

160
Q

Pancreas Uncinate Process location

A

Wraps behind SM vessels

161
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Pancreas Neck location

A

Anterior to SM vessel origins

162
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Pancreas Tail location

A

In contact with spleen hilum at the splenorenal lig

163
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Pancreas retro/intraperitoneal

164
Q

Accessory Ducts (pancreas) drain into

A

Minor Duodenal Papilla

165
Q

Sphincterotomy

A

Remove sphinchter of Oddi

(Fine as sphinchter has no real function)

166
Q

Pancreas Blood Supply Origins

A

Predominantly Coeliac
Accessory SMA

167
Q

Head/neck of pancreas predominant blood supply

A

Superior Pancreaticoduodenal (Coeliac -> Com Hep -> Gastroduodenal -> )

168
Q

Tail/body pancreas blood supply

A

Dorsal Pancreatic and Great Pancreatic (Coeliac -> Splenic -> )

169
Q

Pancreas pain referral

A

Posterior Epigastric

170
Q

What is the spleen

A

Single largest mass of lymphoid tissue, filters and recycles blood

171
Q

What is anterior to the spleen

A

Colon Splenic Flexure (Ie where the colon goes trans -> descending and retro -> infra)

172
Q

Spleen ligaments

A

Splenorenal

Gastrosplenic

173
Q

Spleen Blood Supply

A

Splenic (Coeliac -> )

174
Q

Spleen Surfaces

A

Diaphragmatic and Visceral

175
Q

Spleen Areas

A

Gastric
Colic
Renal

176
Q

What travels through the splenorenal ligament

A

Splenic Vessels

177
Q

What travels through the gastrospelnic ligament

A

Short gastric vessels

178
Q

Splenomegaly

A

Abnormally enlarged spleen (normally should be 1x3x5inch)

179
Q

Why does the IMV join splenic vein before joining the portal vein

A

So that it doesnt cross the midline as a small vessel, safer to cross the bony midline when in a bigger, higher pressure vessel (splenic)

180
Q

Venous Blood Flow in the Liver

A

Portal Vein -> R/L Portal Vein -> Sinusoids -> R/M/L Hepatic Vein -> IVC

181
Q

What is portosystemic shunting

A

Hypertension in the portal system = forces blood into the systemic system

182
Q

Where are the main shunts of portosystemic shunting

A

Lower Oesophagus
Umbilicus
Rectum/Anus

Causes varices in each region

183
Q

Varices in the umbicilis is called

A

Caput medusae

MBChB221 Digestive (9 decks)

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