Ch. 3 Abdomen Flashcards
most common image of abdomen
AP supine abdomen/KUB
where is the right hemidiaphragm attached in relation to the ribs
anterior - 5th rib
posterior - 10th rib
umbrella shaped muscle that separates abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity
diaphragm
lateral borders of the psoas major and minor muscles are only faintly visible on these patients
small-average patients
what are the 6 organs of the digestive system
- oral cavity
- pharynx
- esophagus
- stomach
- small intestine
- large intestine
what are the 3 digestive organs within the abdominal cavity
- stomach
- small intestine
- large intestine
term used to describe the entire digestive system, starting with stomach
gastrointestinal (GI) tract/system
3 parts of small intestine in descending order
- duodenum
- jejunum
- ileum
what portion of the small intestine is the shortest, but widest
duodenum
the jejunum contains how much of the remaining small intestine following the duodenum
first 2/3
the ileum contains how much of the remaining small intestine after duodenum
last/distal 3/5
orifice/valve between distal ileum and cecum of large intestine is called
ileocecal valve
proximal portion of the duodenum is called
duodenal bulb/cap
ducts from the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas drain into what portion of the GI tract in order to aid in digestion
duodenum
portion of large intestine just below the ileocecal valve
cecum
what is attached to the posteromedial aspect of the cecum
appendix (vermiform appendix)
vertical portion of large intestine, above the cecum
ascending colon
the endocrine portion of the pancreas produces what
insulin - aids in controlling blood sugar levels
where is the body and tail of pancreas located
extending toward LUQ
elongated gland located posterior to the stomach, between the duodenum and spleen
pancreas
what are the 3 accessory organs of the digestive system
- pancreas
- liver
- gall bladder
the spleen is a part of what organ system
lymphatic - circulatory with heart and blood vessels
abdominal organ located posterior and to the left of the stomach
spleen
where is the transverse colon located in hyposthenic and asthenic patients
low in the abdomen
where is the transverse colon located in hypersthenic patients
high in the abdomen
the sphincter muscle at the terminal opening of the large intestine
anus
final portion of the large intestine; how long is it
rectum; 6” (15cm)
descending colon continues into what s-shaped colon
sigmoid colon
where does the transverse colon join the descending colon at
left colic flexure
(splenic flexure)
where does the ascending colon join the transverse colon at
right colic flexure (hepatic flexure)
the exocrine portion of pancreas produces what
digestive juices
how much digestive juice does the pancreas produce daily
1 1/2 quartz (1500 mL)
what is the largest solid organ in the body
liver
pear-shaped sac located posterior and inferior to the liver
gall bladder