Celiac Trunk, Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Flashcards
name the 3 branches of the celiac trunk
- left gastric
- splenic
- common hepatic
the left gastro-omental artery originates from the ____
splenic a
name 2 branches of the common hepatic artery
proper hepatic
gastroduodenal
name 3 branches of the proper hepatic artery
- right gastric
- right hepatic
- left hepatic
the cystic artery originates from the ____
right hepatic a
name the 2 branches of the gastroduodenal artery
- right gastro-omental
- sup. pancreaticoduodenal
the esophageal hiatus is located at the level of ____
T10
(where esophagus goes through diaphragm)
where is the cardial orifice of the stomach located?
left of midline at level of 7th costal cartilage & T11
what is the Z-line of the esophagus?
mucosa changes from esophageal to gastric
name the 3 esophageal constrictions and their locations
- cervical (upper esophageal sphincter): pharyngo-esophageal junction
- thoracic (broncho-aortic): aorta & left main bronchus
- diaphragmatic: esophageal hiatus
arterial supply of abdominal portion of esophagus
- left gastric a
- left inf phrenic a
venous supply of abdominal portion of esophagus
- portal system (L gastric v)
- vena caval system (azygos v)
the esophagus is innervated by the ____
esophageal plexus
parasympathetic innervation of esophagus
vagus n
sympathetic innervation of esophagus
greater splanchnic n
lymph nodes of esophagus
left gastric & celiac lymph nodes
name 3 functions of the stomach
- food blender & reservoir
- enzymatic digestion
- peristalsis
enzymatic digestion of food in the stomach produces ____
chyme
how much food can the stomach contain?
2-3 L
the gastric canal is located along the ____ of the stomach
lesser curvature
the superior opening of the stomach is called the ____
cardial oriface
where is the cardia of the stomach located?
posterior to left 6th costal cartilage at level of T11
where is the fundus of the stomach located?
posterior to left 6th rib in MCL plane