Digestive System Anatomy - Q&A

Question 1

Which of these organs is NOT in the right lumbar region?

• Right Kidney
• Liver
• Small Intestine
• Ascending colon

Answer 1

Liver

Question 2

Which of these organs is NOT in the left upper quadrant?

• Gallbladder
• Stomach
• Pancreas
• Left kindey

Answer 2

Gallbladder

Question 3

What is the first part posterior to the oral cavity called?

• Palate
• Nasopharynx
• Oropharynx
• Laryngopharynx

Answer 3

Oropharynx

Question 4

TRUE/FALSE - The parietal peritoneum covers the majority of the abdominal viscera.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

TRUE/FALSE - The peritoneal cavity is a space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Which organ is NOT retroperitoneal?

• Kidneys
• Transverse colon
• Head of pancreas
• Rectum

Answer 6

Transverse colon

Question 7

How many constrictions does the esophagus have?

Answer 7

4

Question 8

In which order would you place the different part of the stomach?

Answer 8

1. Cardia
2. Fundus
3. Body
4. Pylorus

Question 9

Which of these organs is posterior to the stomach?

• Gallbladder
• Esophagus
• Liver
• Spleen

Answer 9

Spleen

Question 10

How long is the small intestine?

Answer 10

6.5 m

Question 11

What is the spinal level corresponding to the descending part of the duodenum?

Answer 11

L1-L3

Question 12

Which part is NOT a part of the colon?

• Ascending
• Jejunum
• Transverse
• Sigmoid

Answer 12

Jejunum

Question 13

TRUE/FALSE - The diaphragmatic surface of the liver is posterosuperior.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Which organ is NOT in contact with the visceral surface of the liver?

• Duodenum
• Transverse colon
• Left kidney
• Stomach

Answer 14

Left kidney

Question 15

The falciform ligament:

• Divides the caudal and quadrate lobe
• Attaches the anterior surface of the liver to the abdominal wall
• Attaches the superior surface of the liver to inferior surface of the diaphragm
• Demarcates the bare area of the liver

Answer 15

Attaches the anterior surface of the liver to the anterior abdominal wall.

Question 16

What is the hepatic portal vein is composed of?

Answer 16

Splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein

Question 17

TRUE/FALSE - The gallbladder is located between the right and quadrate lobes of the liver.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Which part of the gallbladder is continuous with the cystic duct?

Answer 18

Neck

Question 19

TRUE/FALSE - The spleen has anatomical relationship with the stomach and the liver.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Which part of the pancreas is intraperitoneal?

Answer 20

Tail

Question 21

How long is the esophagus?

Answer 21

25cm

Question 22

Esophagus begins at the level of the cricoid cartilage. Which vertebral level is that?

Answer 22

C6

Question 23

In which structure of the stomach does the esophagus open?

Answer 23

Cardia

Question 24

Which part of the duodenum is connected to the liver by the hepatoduodenal ligament?

Answer 24

Superior

Question 25

Which part of the colon is enveloped by visceral peritoneum?

Answer 25

Transverse colon

Question 26

Left colic flexure is located at which organ?

Answer 26

Spleen

Question 27

Which regions of the abdomen does the pancreas lie in?

Answer 27

Epigastric and left hypochondrium

Question 28

Which part of the pancreas is intraperitoneal ?

Answer 28

Tail

Question 29

Where in the abdomen is the liver predominantly located?

Answer 29

Right hypochondrium

Question 30

Which organ does NOT lie in contact with the liver? - Right kidney - Spleen - Duodenum - Stomach

Answer 30

Spleen

Question 31

Name 2 organs located at the epigastrium

Answer 31

Liver, transverse colon, abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava

Question 32

Name the organs from the supracolic compartment

Answer 32

§ Stomach § Liver § Spleen

Question 33

Which part of the stomach serves as insertion of the greater omentum?

Answer 33

The greater curvature

Question 34

Name the different portions of the large intestine in the correct order

Answer 34

Caecum and appendix Ascending Transverse Descending Sigmoid

Question 35

Name the different ligaments of the liver

Answer 35

Falciform ligament • Triangular ligaments • Coronary ligament: