Digestive System: Alimentary Canal Flashcards
A musculomembranous tube that extends from the mouth to the anus
Alimentary Canal
Components of the Alimentary Canal
*Mouth
*Pharynx
*Stomach
*Small intestine
*Large intestine (terminated at anus)
*Long muscular tube
*Functions to convey food and saliva from laryngopharynx
Esophagus
Where does the Esophagus Lie
Lies in midsagittal Plane (MSP)
Dilated, saclike portion of the digestive tract extending between the esophagus and small intestine
Stomach
Four parts of the stomach:
*Cardia
*Fundus
*Body
*Pyloric Portion
Originates at C6
Esophagus
Passes through diaphragm at T10
Esophagus
Joins stomach at esophagogastric junction at T11
Esophagus
Expanded terminal end =
cardiac antrum
what is the section surrounding esophageal opening
Cardia
is superior portion that fills the left hemidiaphragm
Fundus
Inferior surface contains numerous longitudinal folds called:
Rugae
Body located between fundus and pyloric portion
the body of the stomach
what is the last portion of the stomach
pyloric portion
*consists of the pyloric antrum and narrowed pyloric canal
lesser curvature of stomach=
right border
medial aspect
greater curvature of stomach=
Left border
Lateral aspect
Sharper angle at esophagogastric junction
Cardiac notch
what is entrance and exit controlled by
sphincters
opening between esophagus and stomach
cardiac orifice
what controls the opening between the esophagus and stomach
cardiac sphincter
opening between stomach and small intestine
pyloric orifice
what is the opening between stomach and small intestine controlled by
Pyloric Sphincter
how is the stomach in a hypersthenic body structure
Higher and horizontal
how is the stomach in a asthenic body structure
lower and more midline
Storage area for food during part of digestion
stomach
secrets acids, enzymes, and other chemical to chemically break down food
stomach
mechanically breaks down food by churning and peristalisis
stomach
chemically and mechanically altered food that leaves stomach
Chyme
Contraction waves by which the digestive tube propels contents toward the rectum
Peristalsis
average emptying time for stomach
2 to 3 hours
average transit time to ileocecal valve is
2 to 3 hours
how many waves per minute occur in the filled stomach
3 to 4
what is the most common contrast for the alimentary canal
Barium sulfate
what is anther form of contrast media that can be used
water soluble iodinated contrast
what is required for radiographic demonstration of the alimentaru canal
contrast media
which solution moves through the GI tract quicker
Iodinated solutions move through the GI tract
quicker than barium sulfate
*Clears the stomach in 1 to 2 hours
what does not adhere as well to esophageal mucosa
Iodinated solutions
*easily removed by
aspiration before or during surgery
* Also readily absorbed by the body and
excreted by kidneys in cases of perforation
Water-soluble
provide satisfactory
examinations of the stomach, duodenum, and
large intestine
Iodinated solutions
Prep for the exam room
Room should be completely prepared before
patient enters.
Adjust equipment controls to correct settings.
Have footboard and shoulder supports ready.
Check filming devices and number of image
receptors (IRs) available.
Prepare type and amount of contrast.
Before beginning examination, the
radiographer should
*Describe the contrast media and administration
(i.e., taste, enema tip insertion).
* Inform the patient that the room will be darkened
during the procedure.
*Introduce the patient and fluoroscopist to each
other.
what is peristalisis affected by
Peristalsis affected by body habitus,
pathology, use of narcotic pain medicine,
body position, and respiration