Ch.35 Flashcards
1
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Abdominal evisceration
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Occurs when an open wound through the abdominal wall allows abdominal contents usually small intestines to protrude and be exposed
2
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Kehr sign
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Referred to pain in the shoulder
3
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Partietal peritoneum
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Outer lining that adheres to the walls of the abdominal cavity
4
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Peritoneal space
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The potential space between the visceral and parietal peritonea is called
5
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Peritoneum
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The abdominal cavity is Lined by two layers sheath like membrane called
6
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Peritonitis
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Irritation and inflammation of the peritoneal lining
7
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Retroperitoneal cavity
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Organs located in are duodenum pancreas inferior vena cava aorta kidneys and ureters
8
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Visceral peritoneum
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Inner most lining adheres to and supports the organs
