Anatomy Flashcards
7 cavities that communicate with the pharynx
2 tympanic cavities 2 nasal cavities Oral cavity Larynx Esophagus Nasopharynx Oropharynx Laryngopharynx
Accessory organs in the mouth
Salivary glands:
Parotid
Submandibular/submaxillary
Sublingual
Alimentary canal parts
Oral cavity Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Duodenum and small intestine Large intestine Anus
Accessory organs of alimentary canal
Salivary glands
Pancreas
Liver
Gallbladder
Functions of digestive system
Intake
Digestion
Absorption
Elimination
The esophagus has natural narrowing where?
Near the left primAry bronchus
Near aortic arch
Because they cross over esophagus
2 common radiographic procedures
Esophagram
Upper GI Series
Describe esophagram
Aka barium swallow
- form and function of esophagus
- see abnormalities
- how does contrast flow down esophagus
Upper GI Series describe
See form and function of distal esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
Nasopharynx is located
Upper most part
Posterior to bony nasal septum and nasal cavity
Oropharynx extends from
Soft palate to epiglottis
Laryngopharynx located
Epiglottis to level of cricoid cartilage
Common passageway for food, air, and fluid
Pharynx
Esophagus extends from
C5-6 to T-11
9 3/4” long
In the mediastinum
Where is the esophagus dialated
Where it meets the stomach
3 vessels that pass through the diaphragmatic opening
Esophagus
Inferior vena cava
Aorta
3 synonyms for stomach
Gastro- prefix for stomach
Gaster- Greek for stomach
Ventriculus- Latin for little belly
How stomach lays in body
Fundus posterior
Body anterior
Pylorus posterior
Entero means
Small intestine
The head of the pancreas lays
Within the C loop of the duodenum
Most of the duodenum and pancreas are what kind of structures
Retroperitoneal
Problems that are looked for with the duodenojejunal flexure
Needs to have the sweep up
May be displaced by tumors
3 things the pancreas release
Hormone insuline
Amylase- sugars and starch breakdown
Lipase- fats breakdown
If you need something (barium) to stay in esophagus longer.
Patient need to be recumbent
