Diaphragm, kidneys, & posterior abdominal wall (6) Flashcards

1
Q

opening for IVC

A

T8

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2
Q

opening for esophageal hiatus

A

T10

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3
Q

opening for aortic hiatus

A

T12

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4
Q

phrenic nerve originates from what spinal segments?

A

C3-C5

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5
Q

contraction of diaphragm causes it to rise or fall?

A

descend (fall)

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6
Q

innervation to central 2/3 diaphragm

A

phrenic n.

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7
Q

innervation to lateral most portions of diaphragm

A

intercostal nn.

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8
Q

unilateral phrenic n. damage causes hemidiaphragmatic paralysis that can only be seen on

A

inspiratory film

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9
Q

List the arcuate ligaments

A

1 median arcuate
2 medial arcuate
2 lateral arcuate

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10
Q

median arcuate ligament arches over

A

aorta

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11
Q

medial arcuate ligaments arch over

A

psoas mm.

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12
Q

lateral arcuate ligaments arch over

A

quadratus lumborum mm.

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13
Q

what 2 arteries supply superior surface of diaphragm?

A

pericardiacophrenic & superior phrenic aa.

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14
Q

what artery supplies inferior surface of diaphragm?

A

inferior phrenic aa.

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15
Q

what artery supplies periphery of diaphragm?

A

musculophrenic aa.

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16
Q

superior phrenics come off of what structure to supply diaphragm?

A

aorta

17
Q

kidneys are located lateral to vertebral column level:

A

T12-L3

18
Q

superior pole of kidneys located at what rib level?

A

Left kidney - 11

Right kidney - 12

19
Q

where do kidneys come from during development?

A

ascend from pelvis

20
Q

T/F? Renal fascia envelops entire kidney

A

false; does not encapsulate inferior kidney b/c fascia is continuous with fascia of ureters & surrounding structures

21
Q

T/F? Kidneys are overall symmetrical

A

false; asymmetrical due to variability of abdominal aorta and IVC

22
Q

inner 2/3 kidney

A

renal medulla

contains pyramids & columns

23
Q

receive apex of renal pyramids

A

renal papillae

24
Q

ureters cross what structure before entering bladder

A

psoas major m.

25
Q

ureters run where in reference to gonadal vessels

A

posterior oblique

26
Q

part of adrenal gland that acts as sympathetic ganglion

A

adrenal medulla

27
Q

part of adrenal gland that produces adrenal steroids

A

adrenal cortex

28
Q

location of R adrenal gland

A

posterior to IVC
superior to R kidney
triangle shaped

29
Q

location of L adrenal gland

A

superomedial to L kidney
near hilum
semilunar shaped

30
Q

T/F? Adrenal glands are avascular

A

false; highly vascularized due to endocrine function

31
Q

where does aorta bifurcate?

A

L4