Anatomy Flashcards
At what level does the celiac trunk appear? What does it supply?
T12/upper L1; supplies the foregut (ABD esophagus -> superior to major duodenal papilla)
At what level does the SMA appear? What does it supply?
Lower L1; supplies the midgut (inferior to major duodenal papilla -> proximal 2/3 transverse colon)
At what level does the IMA appear? What does it supply?
L3; supplies the hindgut (distal 1/3 transverse colon -> midway through anal canal)
At what level does the aorta bifurcate?
L4
What 3 branches come off the celiac trunk?
Left gastric A.; splenic A.; common hepatic A.
In what L. does the left gastric A. lie? What branches come off it?
hepatogastric L.; gives off esophageal As.
Name the 4 branches of the splenic A. Is the splenic A. intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal?
- pancreatic branches; splenic branches; short gastric As.; left gastro-omental A.
- retroperitoneal until it enters the splenorenal L. (along w/ tail of pancreas)
Name the 3 branches off of the common hepatic A.
right gastric A., proper hepatic A., and gastroduodenal A.
In what L. is the proper hepatic A.? Name 3 branches off of it
- hepatoduodenal L.
- left hepatic A., right hepatic A., cystic A. (can come off proper hepatic or right hepatic A.)
Name the 3 branches of the gastroduodenal A.
supraduodenal A.; right gastro-omental A.; superior pancreaticoduodenal A. (anterior and posterior branches)
What is Pringle’s maneuver?
surgical maneuver to control hemorrhaging of the cystic A. by clamping the hepatoduodenal L. (can be used during cholecystectomy)
Name the 6 branches of the SMA
inferior pancreaticoduodenal As (anterior and posterior branches); jejunal As.; ileal As.; middle colic A.; right colic A.; ileocolic A.
How do you distinguish between jejunum and ileum?
jejunal As. have large arcades and long vasa recta; ileal As. have small arcades and short vasa recta
Name the 2 branches of the ileocecal A.
cecal branch and appendicular A.
Name the 3 branches off of the IMA
left colic A., superior rectal A., and sigmoid As.
Name 3 upper GI anastamoses
- left gastric A. and right gastric A. (lesser curvature of stomach)
- left gastro-omental A. and right gastro-omental A. (greater curvature of stomach)
- superior and inferior pancreaticoduodenal As. (anterior and posterior branches)
What is Nutcracker syndrome? What are some sxs?
- compression of the left renal vein between the SMA (anterior) and the ABD aorta (posterior)
- sxs include hematuria, left flank pain, N/V, left testicular pain in men
Where do the left and right gonadal Vs. drain?
left gonadal V. drains into left renal V.
right gonadal V. drains into IVC
What forms the hepatic portal vein?
merging of the splenic V. and superior mesenteric V.
What are 3 locations that the inferior mesenteric V. can drain?
- directly into hepatic portal vein (1/3)
- into splenic vein or superior mesenteric vein (2/3)
What porto-caval anastomosis would cause esophageal varies?
esophageal V. (from L. gastric V.) with esophageal V. (from Azygos V.)
What porto-caval anastomosis would cause hemorrhoids?
superior rectal V. (continues as IMV) with inferior rectal V. and middle rectal V.
What porto-caval anastomosis would cause caput medusae? What is caput medusae?
- para-umbilical Vs (dump directly into hepatic portal V.). w/ epigastric Vs.
- veiny webbing of dilated vessels around umbilicus (seen in very severe liver cirrhosis)
What is the 4th porto-caval anastomosis?
visceral Vs. with retroperitoneal Vs of posterior ABD wall and diaphragm
What divides the rectum into 2 regions? What is each region derived from?
pectinate line; above the line is made of endoderm; below the line is made of ectoderm
What is the artery and vein from the superior part of the rectum? What supplies the artery and where does the vein drain?
superior rectal A. (from IMA)
superior rectal V. (IMV -> portal system)
What is the artery and vein from the inferior part of the rectum? What supplies the artery and where does the vein drain?
inferior rectal A. (from internal pudendal A.)
inferior rectal V. (internal pudendal V. -> internal iliac V. -> common iliac V. -> IVC)
Internal vs External Hemorrhoids?
- internal occur above the pectinate line (visceral innervation - not painful)
- external occur below the pectinate line (somatic innervation - painful)
What is the most common portosystemic shunt?
central splenorenal shunt - between splenic V. and left renal V.
What is the major differences between CT and MRI?
CT - fast, all data collected at once, involves radiation (Xray)
MRI - slow, no radiation (not Xray), have to set parameters for proper info
What is the modality of choice for viewing the biliary tree?
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
What is the modality of choice for viewing ABD aortic vasculature?
digital subtraction arteriography
What is ascites and the most common causes (5)?
- accumulation of fluid in the ABD
- portal HTN, liver cirrhosis, salt and water retention, heart failure, cancer
Why don’t you see ascites around the kidneys?
kidneys are retroperitoneal
What is a mid-sagittal view useful for assessing?
SMA syndrome and Nutcracker syndrome
What is Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome? When is it mostly seen and what are the sxs?
compression of the 3rd part of the duodenum between the ABD aorta and SMA; usually seen in people after large amounts of weight loss; sx include ABD pain, fullness, N/V, and weight loss
sliding hiatal hernia vs paraesophageal hiatal hernia
- sliding hiatal hernia: bulging of stomach through LES (reflux)
- paraesphageal hiatal hernia: bulging of fundus up next to esophagus (no reflux)
What is zenker’s diverticulum? Sxs?
diverticular formation in esophageal wall next to inferior pharyngeal constrictor; sxs include severe halitosis, dysphagia, feeling of food stuck in throat, regurgitation hours after eating
What is ulcerative colitis? What is the hallmark of it?
spasm of the longitudinal muscle and/or irreversible fibrosis; hallmark is the “lead pipe” appearance of colon due to loss of haustral markings
What is the test of choice for dx cholelithiasis?
Gallbladder US
What is a shatzki ring?
narrowing of the esophagus caused by a ring of mucosal tissue or muscular tissue
What is the cause of Hischprung’s disease? What is the tx?
absence of parasympathetic post-ganglionic plexus due to absence of NCC migration; causes megacolon and lack of peristalsis; tx is surgical resection of affected area
What is the origin, insertion, and innervation of the psoas major and minor Ms.?
O: transverse process and bodies of T12-L5
I: tendon of lesser trochanter or femur
N: L1-L3
What is the origin, insertion, and innervation of the iliacus M.?
O: superior 2/3 of iliac fossa and iliac ala
I: lesser trochanter of femur; travels w/ psoas major M. at level of inguinal L. and unite and insert together
N: femoral N. (L2-L4)
What is the origin, insertion, and innervation of the quadratus lumborum M.?
O: inferior 12th rib, tp of lumbar transverse processes
I: iliolumbar L., lip of iliac crest
N: T12-L4
What is the median arcuate L. of the posterior ABD wall?
tendinous arch crossing aorta; unites left and right crura of diaphragm