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Canine GI Flashcards

1
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tissue layer of the esophagus in the neck

A

loose connective tissue

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esophageal hiatus

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where the esophagus goes through the diaphragm and enters the abdomen

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3
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4 Muscles that form the Linea Alba

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  1. External abdominal oblique m.
  2. Internal abdominal oblique m.
  3. Transversus abdominis m.
  4. Rectus abdominis m.
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4
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tissue layer of the esophagus in the thorax and abdomen

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serosa

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5
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What type of muscle runs the entire length of the esophagus in the dog?

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striated muscle

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6
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Two Sphincters of the Esophagus

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  1. Cranial Sphincter
  2. Lower Esophageal Sphincter (Cardiac)
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Peritoneum

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serous membrane of the abdominal cavity

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8
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In what sex dog is the peritoneal cavity fully enclosed?

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male

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9
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parietal peritoneum

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not on organ

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10
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visceral peritoneum

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on or supporting an organ

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Which organ DOES have parietal peritoneum, and on what surface?

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Kidneys (on their ventral surface)

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12
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omentum

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peritoneal structure associated with the stomach

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greater omentum

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expands/folds, connects greater curvature of stomach to the intestines

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lesser omentum

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connects stomach to the liver

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gastrosplenic ligament

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runs between greater omentum and hilus of the spleen

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16
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omental bursa

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space formed between the superficial and deep leaves of the greater omentum

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17
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epiploic foramen

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opening to access omental bursa; close to caudate process of the liver, caudal vena cava, and portal vein

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18
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4 Layers of the Stomach

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  1. Serosa/visceral peritoneum
  2. Smooth muscle
  3. Submucosa
  4. Mucosa
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19
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gastric pits

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holes and indentations in the mucosa of the stomach

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20
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ruggae

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folds of the stomach lining (submucosa)

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21
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4 Parts of the Stomach

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  1. Cardiac part
  2. Fundus
  3. Body
  4. Pylorus
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22
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Cardiac part

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where the esophagus enters the stomach

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fundus

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dome-shaped, blind area that is left and dorsal to cardiac part

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24
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pylorus (pyloric part)

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distal 1/3 of stomach (measured along lesser curvature)

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25
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Average pH of the stomach?

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2.0

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26
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What part of the stomach secretes more than just mucus, and what does it secrete?

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Fundus - also secretes HCl and proteolytic enzymes

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27
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Where does the stomach sit in the body when it is empty?

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lies more to the left of midline

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28
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What happens to the fundus when full of food?

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protrudes dorsally and to the left

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29
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Overall movement of stomach after a meal?

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extends caudally and ventrally

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30
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Where is the cardiac part of the stomach fixed at?

A

ICS 9

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31
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Does the pylorus sit to the right or left of midline?

32
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Which way does the greater curvature of the stomach face?

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left and ventral

33
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Major duodenal papilla

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hole/bump where bile and pancreatic ducts enter the duodenum

34
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Minor duodenal papilla

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hole/bump distal to the maajor duodenal papilla where the accessory pancreatic duct enters

35
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In what species [of anatomy lab] is the cranial duodenum the smallest?

36
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3 Parts of the Small Intestine

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  1. Duodenum
  2. Jejunum
  3. Ileum
37
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mesoduodenum

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attaches duodenum to the dorsal abdominal wall

38
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At what ICS is the cranial duodenual flexure?

A

ICS 9 (right side)

39
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Parts of the Duodenum (5)

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  1. Cranial duodenum
  2. Cranial duodenal flexure
  3. Descending duodenum
  4. Caudal duodenal flexure
  5. Ascending duodenum
40
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How far caudally does the descending duodenum go?

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to the 4th to 6th lumbar vertebrae

41
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What vertebra is associated with the root of the mesentery?

42
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Junction of the Duodenum and Jejunum?

A

duodenojejunal flexure

43
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What part of the GI tract occupies the majority of the ventral portion of the abdomen?

44
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Define mesentery.

A

folds connecting the parietal and visceral parts of peritoneum

45
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Where will you find mesenteric lymph nodes?

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along vessels in the mesentery [of the jejunum]

46
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How do you distinguish ileum from jejunum?

A

find the ileocecal fold

47
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Ileocecal fold

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attachment from cecum to the length of the ileum; contains blood vessel

48
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Where does the cecum open into?

A

[ascending] colon

49
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Cecocolic orifice

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singular opening between cecum and the colon

50
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Ileocolic orifice

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opening between ileum and ascending colon

51
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Ileocecocolic junction

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where the cecum, ileum, and colon come together

52
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3 Parts of the Colon

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  1. Ascending
  2. Transverse
  3. Descending
53
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What are the two turns in the colon called?

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right and left colic flexures

54
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Which way does the transverse colon flow?

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right to left

55
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What is the colon called once its in the pelvis?

56
Q

Most cranial organ in the abdomen?

57
Q

Bile duct is formed from what other ducts?

A

cystic and hepatic ducts

58
Q

What animal doesn’t have a gallbladder?

59
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How many liver lobes does the dog have?

60
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What are the six lobes of the liver in the dog?

A
  1. Right lateral lobe
  2. Left lateral lobe
  3. Right medial lobe
  4. Left medial lobe
  5. Quadrate lobe
  6. Caudate lobe
61
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Which liver lobe has multiple parts?

A

caudate lobe

62
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2 Parts of the Caudate Lobe

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  1. Caudate process
  2. Papillary process
63
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Which way does the parietal surface of the liver face?

A

towards the diaphragm (cranially)

64
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Between what two liver lobes will you find the gallbladder in a dog?

A

quadrate and right medial lobes

65
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spleen function

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store blood, remove particulates from circulation,destroy worn out erythrocytes, and produce lymphocytes

66
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Exocrine function of the Pancreas

A

digestive juices to enter duodenum through ducts

67
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Endocrine function of the pancreas

A

produce insulin, glucagon, and gastrin

68
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3 Parts of the Pancreas

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  1. Left lobe
  2. Body
  3. Right lobe
69
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Mesocolon

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mesentery from colon to abdominal wall

70
Q

The median ligament of the bladder is a developmental remnant of what two structures in the fetus?

A

urachus and umbilical arteries

71
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urachus

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connects bladder to the umbilicus in a fetus

72
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Coronary ligament

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attaches liver to the diaphragm

73
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Left and Right Triangular Ligaments

A

attach lateral liver lobes to diaphragm

74
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Falciform ligament

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also attaches liver to diaphragm, between left and right medial lobes

75
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Jejunal Arcades

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anastamosing arterial arches between aterial branches of the mesentery [of the jejunum]

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