EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE Flashcards
4 methods of heat loss
conduction, evaporation, convection, radiation
lithotomy positon
supine w/ knees flexed, feet in stirrups
recumbent
lying down in any position
organs of right upper quadrant (abdomen)
liver, gallbladder, medial portion of pancreas, segments of large and small intestine
organs of upper left quadrant (abdomen)
left lobe of liver, stomach, spleen, lateral portion of pancreas, portions of small and large intestines
organs of right lower quadrant (abdomen)
appendix, portions of small and large intestines, right ureter, right ovary/tube or spermatic duct
organs of left lower quadrant (abdomen)
portions of small and large intestines, left ureter, left obary/tube, or spermatic duct
ant
anterior
AP
anteroposterior
inf
inferior
lat
lateral
LLQ
left lower quadrant
LUQ
left upper quadrant
med
medical
PA
posteroanterior
sup
superior
RLQ
right lower quadrant
RUQ
right upper quadrant
organs housed in abdominal cavity
stomach, small/large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, ureters, bladder, adrenal glands, major vessels, reproductive organs
external oblique aponeurosis
strong membrane covering entire ventral surface of abdomen; lies superficial to rectus abdominis
linea alba
tendinous band protecting midline of rectus abdominis muscles from xiphoid process to symphysis pubis.
what is the alimentary tract and how long is it?
mouth to anus, 27 feet
True or false? peristalsis is controlled by the central nervous system.
False. peristalsis is controlled by the autonomic nervous system
3 parts of colon
ascending, transverse, descending
