Chapter 3 Abdomen Flashcards
most common radiograph of the abdomen
AP Supine Abdomen
Common terms you will often hear for an AP Supine Abdomen
“Plain” Film
KUB
“Flat Plate”
AAS
Acute abdominal series
Abd Rtn
Abdominal Routine
a 2 view abdomen consists of what?
a KUB and an Erect radiograph of the abdomen
a 3 view abdomen consist of what?
a KUB, Erect abdomen, and a PA chest
why do we do a PA chest?
to see the diaphragm
a 4 view abdomen consists of what?
KUB, Erect abdomen, PA chest, and a lat. decub. of abdomen
Are abdomen radiographs taken on inspiration or expiration? Why?
Expiration. Because the diaphragm is raised and it gives more room for the abdomen things to spread out.
reasons for doing a abdominal rtn or AAS
- Bowel obstruction
- Perforations (includes free air)
- Excessive fluid in the abdomen (increases the technique used)
- mass
3 major abdominal muscles
Diaphragm
left Psoas
right Psoas
organs of the digestive system (alimentary tract)
- oral cavity
- pharynx
- esophogus
- stomach
- small intestine
- large intestine
organs of the biliary system
Liver and gallbladder
organs of the urinary system
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
1st organ of the digestive system located in the abdomen cavity. Size and shape varies according to body habitus. contains folds called rugae.
The stomach
located within the abdomen cavity and is about 15-18 feet in length
small intestine
1st part of the small intestine. Ducts from the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas drain here. VERY SHORT (about 10 inches in length.) shape of the letter c
duodenum
2nd longest part of the small intestines.
jejunum
last but longest part of the small intestines. Also the smoothest
Ileum
the orifice between the small intestine and the cecum located at the distal ileum
Ileocecal valve
located in the abdomen cavity and is about 5-6feet long
Large Intestines
the portion of large intestine that is directly below the ileocecal valve of the small intestine. Is a saclike area.
Cecum
an organ that is attached to the cecum
appendix
vertical portion of the large intestine ascending towards the liver
ascending colon