Chapter 13 Flashcards

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McBurney’s Point

A

Landmark for appendix; “Mid” way between RAIS and umbilicus

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appendicolith

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stone (calculi) in the appendix

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3
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supporting structures of the greater curvature of the stomach

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greater omentum, gastrophrenic lig., gastrosplenic lig., lienorenal lig.

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4
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pyloric canal

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muscle connecting stomach to proximal duodenum

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5
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cardiac orifice

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junction of the esophagus and stomach entrance

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6
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Keyboard sign

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sonographic sign for dilated loops of small bowel; related to obstruction

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7
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Length of duodenum

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22 cm

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