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Where does the Upper GI tract end?

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Duodenum

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Which 3 pairs of muscles are responsible for closing the jaw?

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Masseter, Temporalis and Medial pterygiod

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Which pair of muscles is responsible for opening the jaw?

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Lateral pterygoid

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What is the origin and insertion of the masseter m.?

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Angle of mandible to zygomatic arch

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What is the origin and insertion of the temporalis m.?

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Coronoid process of mandible to temporal fossa

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What is the origin and insertion of the medial pterygoid m.?

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Angle of mandible (medial side) to pterygoid plates of sphenoid bone

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What is the origin and insertion of the lateral pterygoid m.?

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Condyle of mandible to pterygoid plates of sphenoid bone

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Which nerve supplies all of the muscles acting on the jaw?

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Mandibular division of trigeminal nerve – CN V3

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Which is the only nerve that attaches to the pons?

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Trigeminal nerve

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How does the V3 - mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve leave the skull?

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Through the sphenoid bone at the foramen ovale

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What sits in between the arches of the soft palate?

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Palatine tonsils

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Where does the anterior 2/3rds of the tongue reside and in what plane does it lie?

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It is in the oral cavity, and lies horizontally

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Which nerve provides the general sensory supply to the anterior 2/3rds of the tongue?

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CN V3 - specifically the lingual nerve (branch of mandibular branch)

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Which nerve provides the special sensory supply to the anterior 2/3rds of the tongue?

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CN VII (facial)

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Where does the posterior 1/3rd of the tongue reside and in what plane does it lie?

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It is not in the oral cavity, it is technically the anterior wall of the oropharynx. It lies vertically

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Which nerve provides the general and special sensory supply to the posterior 1/3rd of the tongue?

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CN IX - Glossopharyngeal nerve

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Which nerve supplies general sensation of the superior half of the oral cavity?

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CN V2 - Maxillary branch of Trigeminal

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Which nerve supplies general sensation of the inferior half of the oral cavity?

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CN V3 - Mandibular branch of Trigeminal

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What is the gag reflex?

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A protective reflex that prevents foreign bodies from entering the pharynx or larynx. Part of the reflex response to touching the posterior wall of the oropharynx is to constrict the pharynx, as the patient attempts to close it off as an entry point into the body

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Which nerve provides the sensory supply to the gag reflex?

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CN IX - Glossopharyngeal n.

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Which nerve provides the motor supply to the gag reflex?

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CN IX and CN X - Glossopharyngeal and vagus n.

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What is the purpose of spraying a local anaesthetic prior to a endoscopy?

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‘block’ sensory action potentials in CN V2, V3, VII and IX, which supply the general sensation to the superior and inferior lower cavity, and sensory and motor supply of gag reflex, respectively

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What is the intracranial course of the trigeminal nerve?

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Leaves the pons, and passes inferior to the edge go the tentorium cerebella between the posterior and middle cranial fosse

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How does V2 - maxillary branch of trigeminal leave the skull?

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Through the sphenoid bona via the foramen rotundum

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Where does the facial nerve connect at the brain?

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Pontomedullary junction

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How does the facial nerve leave the skull?

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Travells through the internal acoustic meatus in the temporal bone, then most fibres pass out the skull at the stylomastoid foramen

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What do the fibres of the facial nevre that leaves the skull via the stylomastoid foramen serve?

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Muscles of facial expression

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The majority of fibres of the facial nerve leave the skull via stylomastoid formen, however where does the remainder of the fibres go?

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The chorda tympani branch: come off before the stylomastoid foramen, joins with the lingual nerve and serves taste and parasympathetic innervation of salivary glands

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29
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Where does the glossopharyneal nerve connect with the brain?

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Medulla

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How does the glossopharyngeal nerve leave the skull?

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Therough the jugular foramen - at the jucntion between the temporal and occipital bones

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31
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Where does the parotid gland empty into the mouth?

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In the mucosa opposite your second upper molar

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32
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Where does the submandibular gland empty into the mouth?

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  • at the side of the frenulum of the tongue
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Where does the sublingual glands empty into the mouth?

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As lots of different glands along the floor of the mouth

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What is the role of the extrinsic mucles of the tongue?

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Suspend the tongue in the oral cavity and function to change the position of the tongue during mastication, swallowing and speech

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What are the 4 extrinsic mucles of the tongue and where do they each originate from?

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Palatoglossus (palate -> tongue)

Styloglossus (styloid process > tongue)

Hyloglossus (hyoid bone > tongue)

Genioglossus (genial tubercle > tongue)

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What is the main role of the intrinsic muscles of the tongue?

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Modify the shape of the tongue during function

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Which nerve gives motor supply all of the muscles of tongue, except palatoglossus?

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CN XII - Hypoglossus

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38
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What functions does the hypoglossal nerve have?

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Motor

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39
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What functions does the glossopharyngeal nerve have?

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Special sensory, sensory, motor, visceral afferent and parasympathetic

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40
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What functions does the facial nerve have?

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Special sensory, sensory, motor and parasympathetic

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41
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What functions does the maxillary branch of trigeminal nerve have?

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Sensory

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What functions does the mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve have?

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Sensory and motor

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Which layer does the constrictor (circular) muscles of the pharynx form and what is their role?

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External layer; and constrict the pharynx, almost acting as a sphincter during swallowing

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What are the 3 constrictor (circular muscles of the pharynx)?

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Superior, middle and inferior

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Which nerve supplies the constrictor muscles?

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CN X - Vagus

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46
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Where do all of the constrictor muscles of the pharnyx insert?

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All insert onto the midline raphe, which hangs from the occipital bone

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What is the cricopharyngeus?

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Acts as the Upper Oesophageal Sphincter.

Inferior part of inferior constrictor muscle where muscle fibres become narrower and more transverse. This acts as a junction for pharynx becomes the oesophagus and the larynx becomes the trachea

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48
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At what level is the cricopharyngeus?

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C6

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Which layer does the longitudunal muscles of the pharynx form and what is their role?

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Inner layer; and they act to elevate the pharynx and larynx

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Which nerves supply the longitudinal muscles?

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All vagus (CN X) except for stylopharyngeus which is glossopharyngeal (CN IX)

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51
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What is the relevant anatomy and stages of swallowing?

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  1. Close the lips to prevent drooling (orbicularis oris & cranial nerve VII)
  2. The tongue (cranial nerve XII) pushes the bolus posteriorly towards the oropharynx
  3. Sequentially contract the pharyngeal constrictor muscles (cranial nerve X) to push the bolus inferiorly towards the oesophagus
  4. At the same time the inner longitudinal layer of pharyngeal muscles (cranial nerves IX & X) contracts to raise the larynx, shortening the pharynx and closing off the laryngeal inlet to help prevent aspiration
  5. The bolus reaches the oesophagus
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52
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What types of sphincters are the 2 sphincters of the oesophagus?

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UOS = anatomical

LOS = physiological

(Anatomical = have a localised and often circular muscle thickening to facilitate their action as a sphincter

Physiological = achieve their sphincteric action through muscle contraction around (extrinsic) or within (intrinsic) the structure)

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53
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Which factors help the LOS achieve its action as a sphincter?

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  • Contraction of diaphragm
  • Intrabdominal pressure slightly higher than intragastric pressure
  • Oblique angle at which oesophagus enters the cardia of stomach
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54
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What is the z line?

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Marks the Gastrooesophagea jucntion: Abrupt change in type of mucosa lining the wall from squamous epithelium of the oesophagus to glandulaer columnar epithelium of the stomach

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What is the incisura angularis?

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“angular notch” - a small anatomical notch on the lesser curvature of the stomach, near the pyloric end of the stomach

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How long is the small intestine?

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~ 7m

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57
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Which organs make up the foregut?

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Oesophagus to mid-duodenum, liver, gallblader, splen and half of pancreas

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Which organs make up the midgut?

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Mid-duodenum to proximal 2/3rd of transverse colon; ½ pancreas

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Which organs make up the hindgut?

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Distal 1/3rd of transverse colon to proximal ½ of the anal canal

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Which planes divide the abdomen into 9 quadrants?

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Mid clavicular, subcostal and trans-tubercular planes

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What is the peritoneum and what are its 2 layers?

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A thin, transparent semi-permeable, serous membrane which lines the walls of the abdominopelvic cavity and organs. It consists of two layers which are continuous with each other; the parietal peritoneum (in contact with body wall) and the visceral peritoneum (in contact with abdominal organs)

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What is peritoneal fluid and what are its roles?

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A very small thin amount of fluid in the peritoneal cavity created by the serous lining.

Functions:

  • It acts as a lubricant, enabling free movement of the abdominal viscera.
  • The antibodies fight infection.
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What are the paracolic gutters?

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Spaces between the colon and the abdominal wall. Fluid moves upwards through these towards the diaphragm where it is re-absorbed into the blood stream.

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What defines an organ as intraperitoneal?

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Almost completely covered in peritoneum

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What defines an organ as retroperitoneal?

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Only its anterior surface is covered in peritoneum

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Stomach

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Intraperitoneal

​”SALTED SPRSS”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Appendix ( + Caecum)

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Intraperitoneal

​”SALTED SPRSS”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Liver

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Intraperitoneal

​”SALTED SPRSS”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Transverse colon

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Intraperitoneal

“SALTED SPRSS”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Small intestine (jejunum and ileum)

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Intrapertioneal

“SALTED SPRSS”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Sigmoid colon

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Intraperitoneal

“SALTED SPRSS”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: (O)esophagus (above thorax)

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Intraperitoneal

“SALTED SPRSS”

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73
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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Dudodeunm (first part)

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Intraperitoneal

“SALTED SPRSS”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Spleen

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Intraperitoneal

“SALTED SPRSS”

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75
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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Rectum (upper 1/3rd)

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Intraperitoneal

“SALTED SPRSS”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Pancreas (Tail)

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Intraperitoneal

“SALTED SPRSS”

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77
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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Suprarenal (adrenal) glands

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Retroperitoneal

“SAD PUCKER”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Aorta & IVC

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Retroperitoneal

“SAD PUCKER”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Duodenum (Parts 2,3 & 4)

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Retroperitoneal

“SAD PUCKER”

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80
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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Pancreas (Head, Neck and Body)

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Retroperitoneal

“SAD PUCKER”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Ureter

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Retroperitoneal

“SAD PUCKER”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Colon (ascending & descending)

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Retroperitoneal

“SAD PUCKER”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Kidneys

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Retroperitonal

“SAD PUCKER”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: (O)esophagus - thoracic part

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Retroperitoneal

“SAD PUCKER”

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Intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal: Rectum (Lower 2/3rds)

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Retroperitoneal

“SAD PUCKER”

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What is a mesentety?

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A mesentery is double layer of visceral peritoneum, where the visceral peritoneum wraps behind the organ to form a double layer.

It connects an intraperitoneal organ to the (usually) posterior abdominal wall. It provides a pathway for nerves, blood vessels and lymphatics from the body wall to the viscera.

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What divides the abdomen into the greater and lesser sac?

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The omenta (greater + lesser omenta)

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What is the omentum?

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The omentum is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the stomach and proximal part of the duodenum to other abdominal organs.

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What is the greater omentum?

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The greater omentum consists of four layers of peritoneum. It descends from the greater curvature of the stomach and proximal part of the duodenum, then folds back up and attaches to the anterior surface of the transverse colon.

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90
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What role does the greater omentum play in immunity?

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Protective because it can migrate to sites of abdominal infection and stop the spread of intra-abdominal infection.

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What is the lesser omentum?

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The lesser omentum is considerably smaller and attaches from the lesser curvature of the stomach and the proximal part of the duodenum to the liver.

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92
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What 2 compartments is the greater sac divided into?

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  • Supracolic
  • Infracolic

Divided by the transverse meso colon

93
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What organs are found within the supracolic compartment of the greater sac?

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Stomach, liver and spleen

94
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What organs are found within the infracolic compartment of the greater sac?

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Small intestine, ascending and descending colon

95
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What is the omental foramen (aka epiploic foramen)?

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The passage of communication, or foramen, between the greater sac (general cavity (of the abdomen)), and the lesser sac.

96
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What lies at the free edge of the lesser omentum?

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Portal triad (= hepatic artery (L), bile duct (R) (ant), and portal vein (post).

97
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What pouches are formed by the peritoneum in the greater sac, in males and females?

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In males: Rectovesical (between rectum and bladder)

In Females:

  • Retro-uterine (pouch of douglas) (between rectum and uterus)
  • Vesico-uterine (between bladder and uterus)
98
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What is the Pouch of Douglas also known as?

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Rectouterine pouch (in females)

99
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During a paracentesis, where must the needle be placed and why?

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The needle must be placed in the anterolateral abdominal wall lateral to the rectus sheath. This avoids the inferior epigastric artery which ascends in anterior abdominal wall (deep to rectus abdominis).

100
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What is the clinical relevance of paracolic gutters?

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They provide a route for the flow ascitic fluid, and for the spread of intraperitoneal infections and cancer metastases.

101
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True or False: Visceral pain is hard to localise, while somatic pain is sharp and focal

102
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True or False: Visceral pain tends to be sharp and stabby

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Fasle, visceral pain tends to be dull/achey

103
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True or False: Somatic pain tends to be sharp and stabby

104
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In terms of nerve supply, is the visceral peritoneum classd as organ (visceral) or body wall (somatic)?

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Organ (Visceral)

105
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Which types of nerves are associated with the abdominal organs?

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Autonomic motor nerves (sympathetic and parasympathetic)

106
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Which types of nerves are associated with the abdominal walls?

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  • Somatic sensory nerves
  • Somatic motor nerves
  • Sympathetic nerve fibres
107
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How do sympathetic nerve fibres get from the CNS to the abdominal organs (except adrenal glands)?

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  1. Leave the spinal cord between levels T5 and L2
  2. Enter the sympathetic chains (bilaterally) but do not synapse
  3. Leave the sympathetic chains within abdominopelvic splanchnic nerves
  4. Synapse at prevertebral ganglia (celiac, superior mesenteric etc) located anterior to the aorta at the exit points of the major branches of the abdominal aorta
  5. Postsynaptic sympathetic nerve fibres pass from the prevertebral ganglia (celiac, superior mesenteric etc) onto the surface of the arterial branches leaving the abdominal aorta
  6. They take part in “periarterial plexuses” (around the arteries) with other nerve fibres (parasympathetic and visceral afferent) as they “hitch a ride” with the arteries, and their branches, towards the smooth muscle and glands of the organs
108
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How do sympathetic nerves get to the adrenal glands from the CNS?

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  1. Leave the spinal cord (T10-L1)
  2. Enter the abdominopelvic splanchnic nerves
  3. DO NOT synapse at prevertebral ganglia
  4. Are carried with periarterial plexuses to the adrenal gland
  5. Synapse directly onto cells
109
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How do parasympathetic nerve fibres get from the CNS to the abdominal organs?

A

Vagus nerve:

  1. Presynaptic parasympathetic nerve fibres enter abdominal cavity on surface of the oesophagus (“vagal trunks”)
  2. Travel into the periarterial plexuses around the abdominal aorta
  3. Carried to the walls of the organs where they synapse in ganglia
  4. Supply parasympathetic nerve fibres to the GI tract + abdominal organs up to the distal end of the transverse colon

Pelvic Splanchnic Nerves:

  1. Arise from the anterior rami of the sacral spinal nerves S2-S4 and enter the sacral plexus
  2. They travel to their side’s corresponding inferior hypogastric plexus, located bilaterally on the walls of the rectum.
  3. From there they innervate the smooth muscle/glands of the descending colon to anal canal (pelvic and genital organs)

“S2, 3, 4 keeps your shit off the floor”

110
Q

Where is pain from a source in the foregut likely to be felt?

A

Epigastric region

111
Q

Where is pain from a source in the midgut likely to be felt?

A

Umbilical region

112
Q

Where is pain from a source in the hindgut likely to be felt?

A

Pubic region

113
Q

How do pain fibres of abdominal organs usually get back to the CNS?

A

Run alongside sympathetic fibres

114
Q

Where do pain fibres of the foregut enter the spinal cord?

115
Q

Where do pain fibres of the midgut enter the spinal cord?

116
Q

Where do pain fibres of the hindgut enter the spinal cord?

117
Q

What is referred pain from abdominal organs?

A

Pain from these organs tends to be perceived by the patient in the dermatomes of the levels at which they enter the spinal cord (there is a little overlap)

118
Q

Where is liver pain sometimes referred to and why?

A

Liver pain can be referred to the shoulder because it irritated the diaphragm, which is innervated by phrenic, the dermatome for C3,4,5 on the shoulder.

119
Q

What are body wall nerves a continuation of?

A

Intervcostal nerves

120
Q

What nerves are the somatic motor, somatic sensory and sympathetic nerve fibres supplying the structures of the abdominal part of the “body wall” conveyed within?

A
  • The thoracoabdominal nerves:
    • 7th-11th intercostal nerves
  • The subcostal nerve (T12 anterior ramus)
  • The iliohypogastric nerve (half of L1 anterior ramus)
  • The ilioinguinal nerve (other half of L1 anterior ramus)
121
Q

Why is pain from appendicitis initially felt as a dull, aching pain, but then becomes a sharper pain at a point in the right iliac fossa?

A
  • The appendix is a midgut organ – usually located in the right iliac fossa
    • Pain from midgut organs tends to be felt in the umbilical region because the visceral afferents from these organs enter the spinal cord between levels T8-T10 (appendix is T10 – umbilicus)
  • As appendicitis worsens, the appendix will start to irritate the parietal peritoneum in the right iliac fossa, which lies anterior to it.
    • The parietal peritoneum is part of the soma so is felt more focally
122
Q

Where does break down of RBCs mainly occur?

123
Q

Around what level does the coelic trunk arise?

124
Q

Which artery supplies the foregut?

A

Coelic trunk

125
Q

Which 3 arteries does the coeliac trunk branch into?

A
  • Splenic artery
  • Hepatic artery
  • Left gastric artery
126
Q

What does the common hepatic branch of the coeiliac trunk divide into?

A
  • Proper hepatic a.
    • > R & L hepatic a.
    • > Right gastric a.
    • > Cystic a.
  • Gastroduodenal a.
    • R. Gastro-omental (epiploic)
    • Superior pancreaticoduodenal
127
Q

What does the splenic a. branch of the coeliac trunk branch into?

A
  • L. Gastro-omental (epiploic)
  • Short gastrics
  • Pancreatic branches
128
Q

What does the L. Gastric a. branch of the coeliac trunk give rise to?

A

Oesophageal branches, before anastamosing with the R. gastric a.

129
Q

Behind which ribs is the spleen?

130
Q

What are the 2 main blood supplies to the stomach?

A
  • R & L gastric arteries
    • Running along lesser curvature)
  • R & L gastro-omental (epiploic)
    • Running along greater curvature
131
Q

Which ribs cover the liver?

132
Q

The liver can be described in ? anatomical segments and ? functional segments

A

4 anatomical segments (lobes) and 8 functional segments

133
Q

Which is superior, the caudate or quadrate lobe of the liver?

A

Caudate lobe

134
Q

True or False: Each of the functional segments of the liver has its own blood supply, venous drainage and bile drainage

135
Q

Describe the venous drainage of the liver

A

Central veins of each lobule > sublobular veins > 3 main hepatic veins > IVC

136
Q

What are the 4 ligaments associated with the liver?

A
  1. Falciform ligament (attaches the anterior surface of the liver to the anterior abdominal wall)
  2. Coronal ligament (R&L) - attach the superior surface of the liver to the diaphragm
  3. Triangular Ligament (R&L) - attach the superior surface of the liver to the diaphragm.
  4. Lesser Omentum
137
Q

True or False: the IVC and hepatic veins have valves

A

Fasle, they dont - which is why portal hypertension and hepatlomegaly can occur

138
Q

What makes up the intralobular portal triad?

A
  • Branches of portal vein
  • Branches of hepatic artery
  • Branches of bile duct
139
Q

Which blood supply to the liver provide the majority?

A

Portal vein (75%), while hepatic artery is 25%

140
Q

What are the two recesses of the peritoneum in the greater sac relating to the liver?

A
  • Hepatorenal recess (Morison’s pouch)
  • Sub-phrenic recess
141
Q

Describe the venous drainage to the liver

A
  1. Splenic vein drains the blood from the foregut
  2. Superior mesenteric vein drains blood from the midgut
  3. Inferior mesenteric vein drains blood from the hindgut
  4. These all drain to the portal vein which goes to the liver for first pass metabolism (cleaning)
142
Q

What is the ligamentum teres/round ligament?

A

Remnant of the embryological umbilical vein

143
Q

What is the arterial supply to the gallbladder?

A

The cystic duct (branch of the right hepatic artery)

144
Q

Where would gallbladder pain be felt?

A

Early pain will be in the epigastric region as the gallbladder is a foregut organ and its visceral afferents enters spinal cord between T6 and T9.

Pain will also be felt in the right hypochondrium

145
Q

Where do the common bile duct and major pancreatic duct meet?

A

CBD travels down to the 1st (superior) part of the duodenum to a groove on the posterior aspect of the pancrease where it meets the pancreatic duct

146
Q

What do the CBD and pancreatic duct form together?

A

Ampulla of Vater

147
Q

Where does the Ampulla of vater enter to duodenum?

A

At the 2nd part of the duodenum though the major duodenal papilla

148
Q

What is Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) used to investigate?

A

Biliary tree and pancreas

149
Q

What does a ERCP involve?

A
  1. Endoscope inserted through oral cavity, oesophagus, stomach and into duodenum
  2. Cannula placed into major duodenal papilla and radio-opaque dye injected back into biliary tree
150
Q

What is the main mechanism for post (extra) hepatic jaundice?

A

Obstruction of the biliary tree e.g. gallstones or carcinoma of the head of the pancreas

151
Q

What can the head of the pancreas be futher divided into?

A

Head proper and uncinate process

152
Q

What are the blood supplies to the pancreas?

A

Mainly branches from splenic artery - Pancreatic branches.

The head is additionally supplied by the superior and inferior pancreaticoduodenal arteries due to its close relationship to the dudodenum, which are branches of the gastroduodenal and superior mesenteric arteries, respectively

153
Q

What structures lie posterior to the head of the pancreas?

A

Aorta and IVC

154
Q

What is the blood supply of the duodenum?

A

The superior and inferior pancreaticoduodenal arteries which are branches of the gastroduodenal and superior mesenteric arteries, respectively. (same as head of pancreas as they are closely related)

155
Q

Where does the jejunum begin?

A

At the duodenaljejunal flexure

156
Q

Where does the ileum end?

A

At the ileocaecal junction

157
Q

What are the names of the folds of the mucosa in the jejunum?

A

Plicae circularis

158
Q

What are some of the main differences betwee the jejunum and the ileum?

A

Plus the jejunum has plicae circularis, while the ileum is smoother

159
Q

What gives the blood supply to the jejunum and ileum?

A

Superior mesenteric artery via jejunal and ileal arteries

(SMA supplies the midgut)

160
Q

What is the venous drainage of the jejunum and ileum?

A

Jejunal and ileal veins > superior mesenteric vein > hepatic portal vein

161
Q

Once absorbed into the enterocytes, where do the cylomicrons (fat) go?

A

Into specialised lymphatic vessels of the small intestine called lacteals. They then travel via the lymphatic system to eventually drain into the venous system at the thoracic duct (majority) or right lyphatic duct

162
Q

True or False: Lymph vessels tend to lie alongside veins

A

False, they tend to lie alongside arteries

163
Q

What are the main groups of lymph nodes draining the abdominal organs?

A
  • Celiac (foregut organs)
  • Superior mesenteric (midgut organs)
  • Inferior mesenteric (hindgut organs)
  • Lumbar (kidneys, posterior abdo wall, pelvis and lower limbs)
164
Q

Where are the venous angles and what are they?

A

Junction between subclavian and internal jugular veins at both sides of the neck - they are the point where the thoracic duct returns lymph to the circulatory system.

165
Q

What are the teniae coli?

A

3 longitudinal bands of thickened smooth muscle, running from the caecum to the sigmoid colon

166
Q

What is the most common position of the appendix (in relation to the caecum)

A

Retrocaecal

167
Q

Where is the appendix attached to the caecum?

A

Via the appendiceal orifice on posteromedial wall of caecum

168
Q

Where is McBurney’s point and what does it indicate?

A

Found 1/3 of the way between right ASIS to umbilicus and represents the appendiceal orifice. Where tenderness is mostly felt in appendicitis.

169
Q

Why is th sigmoid very mobile and what are the clinical implications of this?

A

It has a long mesentery (sigmoid mesocolon), however this means it can twist easily (volvulus)

170
Q

Which artery serves the hindgut?

A

Inferior mesenteric artery

171
Q

Which artery supplies the midgut?

A

Superior mesenteric artery

172
Q

Which artery supplies the foregut?

A

Coeilic trunk

173
Q

True or False: Aorta lies to the right of the IVC

A

False, the aorta lies to the left of the IVC

174
Q

At what level does the abdominal arota bifurcate into the common iliacs?

175
Q

What are the branches of the SMA?

A
  1. Inferior pancreaticodudoenal a.
  2. Middle colic
  3. Right colic
  4. Ileocolic
  5. Appenicular

(which ileal and jejunal aa. coming off of these)

176
Q

What are the branches of the IMA?

A
  1. Left colic a.
  2. Sigmoid colic a.
  3. Superior rectal a.
177
Q

What is the name of the maina arterial anastomeses running between the SMA and IMA?

A

Marginal artery of Drummond

178
Q

Where does the hindgut extend to?

A

The proximal half of the anal canal (the pectinate line).

179
Q

Which artery supplies the remainder of the GI tract below the hindgut at the pectinate line?

A

Internal iliac a.

180
Q

Which vein drains the foregut?

A

Splenic v.

181
Q

Which vein drains the midgut?

A

Superor mesenteric v.

182
Q

Which vein drains the hindgut?

A

Inferior mesenteric v.

183
Q

What are the 3 clinically important sites of venous anastamoses between the systemic and portal venous systems?

A
  1. Distal end of the oesophagus
  2. Skin around umbilicus
  3. Rectum/anal canal
184
Q

What are venous anastamoses between the systemic and portal venous systems?

A

Sites where the presence of small collateral veins means blood can flow both ways, either into the systemic or portal venous system. There are no valves in these veins

185
Q

Where does the venous anastomsis at the distal end of the oesophagus drain?

A

Most inferior part drains to the hepatic portal vein and the most superior part drains to the azygous vein

186
Q

Where does the venous anastomsis around the umblicus drain?

A

via inferior epigastric veins to the IVC

187
Q

Where does the venous anastomsis around the rectum/anal canal?

A
  • rectum and superior anal canal drains to inferior mesenteric vein
  • most inferior part of GI tact drains to the internal iliac veins
188
Q

Based on the venous anastamoses, which 3 clinical pathologies can occur from portal hypertension (increased blood pressure within the portal veins)?

A

More blood is forced into the collateral vessels at the anastomoses, resulting in:

  • Oesophageal varices
  • Caput medusae
  • Rectal varices

All of which are dilated veins

189
Q

What 4 anatomical factors are required for faecal continence?

A
  • A “holding area” (the rectum) to store faeces until appropriate to defecate
  • Normal visceral afferent nerve fibres to sense “fullness” of the rectum
    • Storage area only works if it is controlled properly
  • Functioning muscle sphincters around the distal end of the GI tract to appropriately contract, preventing defecation, and to relax, allowing defecation
  • Normal cerebral function to control the appropriate time to defecate*
190
Q

Why is the ileum known as the false pelvis?

A

As it is a pelvis structure but isn’t actually in the pelvic cavity

191
Q

True or false: There is soemthign separating the pelvic cavity and the abdominal cavity above

192
Q

What does the pelvic cavity lie between?

A

Between pelvic inlet and pelvic floor

193
Q

What is the pelvic floor made of?

A

Musclr, primarily the levator ani muscle

194
Q

At what level is the rectosigmoid junction?

195
Q

At what level does the rectum become the anal canal?

A

At the tip of the coccyx, just before passing through the levator ani m.

196
Q

What is everything below the pelvic floor classed as?

197
Q

Where does the rectal ampulla lie?

A

Immediately superior to the levator ani

198
Q

What is the role of the rectal ampulla?

A

Its walls can relax to accommodate faecal material

199
Q

What holes are found in the levator ani?

A
  • Rectum
  • Urogenital hiatus
200
Q

Which muscles make up levator ani m.?

A
  • Iliococcygeus: ileum > coccyx
  • Pubococygeus: pubic bone > coccyx
  • Puborectanlos: pubic bone > rectum
201
Q

What is the nerve supply to the levator ani m.?

A

Branches of the sacral plexus (S3-4) & pudendal n. (S2, 3, 4)

“S2,3,4 Keeps your shit off the floor”

202
Q

Why is the puborectalis m. (part of levator ani) particularly important in faecal continence?

A

Contraction of this muscle decreases the anorectal angle, acting like a sphincter

203
Q

What are the main differences between the internal and external anal sphincters?

204
Q

What kind of nervous supply do pelvic structures recieve?

A

They are body cavity (visceral) structures, so: sympathetic, parasympathetic and visceral afferent

205
Q

What kind of nervous supply do perineal structures recieve?

A

They are body wall structures, so: somatic motor and somatic sensory

206
Q

What is the pathway of the sympathetic innervation of the GI tract in the pelvic cavity (above the pectinate line)?

A

Sympathetic fibres from T12-L2: travel to inferior mesenteric ganglia, synapse, then travel via periarterial plexuses around branches of IMA

207
Q

At what level does the visceral afferent and parasympathetic fibres arise from supplying the GI tract in the pelvic cavity (above the pectinate line)?

208
Q

How do the e visceral afferent and parasympathetic fibres supplying the GI tract in the pelvic cavity (above the pectinate line) get to the rectal wall?

A

Via pelvic splanchnic nerves

209
Q

What is the effect of the sympathetic innervation of the GI tract in the pelvc cavity?

A
  • Contraction of internal anal sphincter
  • Inhibit peristalsis
210
Q

What is the effect of the parasympathetic innervation on the GI tract in the pelvc cavity?

A
  • Relaxation of internal anal sphincter
  • Stimulate peristalsis
211
Q

What is the role of the visceral afferent innervation on the GI tract in the pelvc cavity?

A

Sense stretch, indicating faeces building up in the rectal ampulla. Also sense ischaemia etc

212
Q

What are the 2 main spinal cord levels for faecal continence?

A
  1. T12-L2 (Sympathetic innervation arises here
  2. S2-4 (Visceral afferent and parasympathetic innervation for pelvic cavity, and somatic motor innervation for perineum arise here)
213
Q

Which nerve supplies the external anal sphincter?

A

Pudendal n.

214
Q

How does the pudendal n. exit the pelvis and then enter the perineum?

A

Exits the pelvis via the greater sciatic foramen, enters the perineum via the lesser sciatic foramen

215
Q

What is the difference between the greater sciatic notch and greater sciatic foramen?

A

Greater sciatic notch when there is no ligaments, but when there are ligaments it creates a hole and is the greater sciatic foramen

216
Q

What is the pectinate line?

A

Marks the junction between the part of the embryo which formed the GI tract (endoderm) and the part that formed the skin (ectoderm).

Above this line = visceral

Below this line = parietal (somatic)

217
Q

What are the different arterial and nerve supplies, and venous and lymphatic drainages for below and above the pectinate line?

218
Q

What are the main group of lymph nodes draining the pelvic organs?

A
  • internal iliac (draining inferior pelvic structures)
  • external iliac (draining lower limb, and more superior pelvic structures)
  • interal/external iliac nodes > common iliac nodes > lumbar nodes
219
Q

Which vein drains the hindgut?

A

Inferior mesenteric v.

220
Q

Which vein drains l below the pectinate line?

A

Internal iliac v.

221
Q

What sits around the anal canal ‘like a vascular cushion’?

A

Venous plexus

222
Q

What is the difference between rectal varices and haemorrhoids?

A

Rectal varices are dilation of collateral vessels due to portal hypertension, while haemorrhoids are prolapses of the rectal venous plexuses (unrelated to portal hypertension)

223
Q

What are the ischioanal fossae and what are their clinical importance?

A

Spaces located laterally to the anus containign fat and connective tissue which aid expansion of the anal canal during defecation.

Ischioanal abscesses can form when anal sinuses within the pectinate line which secrete mucous become blocked and infected.

224
Q

What does a proctoscopy investigate?

A

The rectum

225
Q

Where does the oesophagus pass in relation to the trachea, great vessels, heart and left main bronchus?

226
Q

Which segment of the liver does the gallbladder lie anterior to?

227
Q

Where is the mesentery of the jejunum and ileum attached to?

A

The mesentery of jejunum is attached to the left of aorta while the mesentery of ileum is attached to the right 


228
Q

What is the widest part of the colon?

A

Caecum (9cm)

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