Exam 4 Flashcards
Abdomen
Section of the trunk between the thorax and the pelvis
Abdominal Regions
Right/Left Hypochondriac, Epigastric, Right/Left Lumbar, Umbilical, Right/Left Inguinal, and Hypogastric/Pubic
Why are the Abdominal Regions important?
Help to describe the locations of abdominal organs and pathologies, including the location of symptoms such as pain
Transpyloric Plane
Anteriorly crosses tips of 9th costal cartilages and posteriorly lower 1st lumbar vertebra, many organs found here (pylorus, superior part of duodenum, duodenojejunal flexure, fundus of gallbladder)
What is beneath the Muscle Layer?
The transversal is fascia (extraperitoneal fat) and the peritoneum (deeper layer)
What are the two fasciae beneath the skin?
Fatty Fascia (Campers Fascia) and the Deep Membranous Layer (Scarpas Fascia)
What is the Superficial Perineal Fascia
Also called Colle’s Fascia, attaches to the ischiopubic rami of the hip bone and fuses laterally to the deep fascia of the thigh
Lumbar Puncture
Needle inserted into the back either superior or inferior to the spinous process, L3-L5 vertebrae, purpose to withdraw CSF
Superficial Abdominal Muscle Innervation
6 lower intercostal nerves and L1
Function of Superficial Muscles
Compress abdominal viscera, flex and rotate the trunk (lumbar vertebrae), expiratory muscles
External Abdominal Oblique Muscles
On the 5-12 ribs, fibers point towards the pubic symphysis, assists in exhaling, is part of forming the thicker structure called the Iguinal Ligament
Internal Abdominal Oblique Muscles
Fan shaped muscle, fibers point towards breast, assists in exhaling, forming part of the rectus sheath (cranial and middle and caudal sections)
Cremaster Muscle
Spermatic cord a continuation of the caudal section, reflex innervation femoral branch of the genitogmeoral nerve and/or inguinal nerve (Afferent) and genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve, L1-L2 (Efferent)
Transversus Abdominis
Runs transversely and merges into the aponeurosis, forming the posterior layer of the rectus sheath superior to the arcuate line, innervation intercostal nerves T7-T11
Rectus Abdominis
Stabilizes pelvis and supports the abdominal viscera, helps with expirations and rotation of trunk, contraction can produce force, innervated by intercostal nerves and subcostal nerve (T7-T12)
Pyramidalis
Small, triangular muscle that lies anterior to the inferior section of the rectus abdomens in the rectus sheath but can be absent in some people, though to tense up the linea alba
Rectus Sheath
Aponeurosis of the abdominal muscles (external and internal obliques) surrounding the rectus abdominis, terminates in curved edge, arcuate line
Contents of Rectus Sheath
Rectus abdominis muscle, inferior/superior epigastric vessels, pyramidalis, lymphatic muscles, anterior primary rami of five lower intercostal nerves (including subcostal)
Vessels/Innervation of Rectus Sheath
Inferior/Superior epigastric vessels, subcostal nerve, costal nerve
Iliohypogastric and Ilioinguinal Nerves
Not in the rectus sheath, innervate the pubic area,
external genitalia and medial and upper parts of the thigh
Inguinal Ligament
At iliac crest, aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique rolls on itself to form this ligament
Superficial Inguinal Ring
Opening the aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique in the inferomedial section, directly above the inguinal ligament, attaches to front of pubic symphysis
Deep Inguinal Ring
Opening in the Transversalis Fascia, in the hypogastric region
Transversalis Fascia
Deep fascia beneath the anterolateral abdominal wall muscles
Inguinal Canal
Lies within the anterolateral abdominal wall muscles, contains the spermatic cord or the round ligament of the uterus
Cryptorchidism
The absence of one or both testes in the scrotum, due to failure of the testes to descend in the inguinal canal during development
Hernia
Break of small or large intestine that pushes out
Most Common Type of Herniation?
Direct and indirect inguinal hernias
Indirect Hernia’s
Lateral to epigastric vessels, passes through the inguinal canal (inside spermatic cord), high risk of strangulation/ infarct, congenital and acquired, in younger people, bigger in size
Direct Hernia’s
Medial to epigastric vessels, don’t pass through the inguinal canal (parallels spermatic cord), low risk of strangulation/ infarct, are almost always acquired, middle age man (over 40), smaller in size
Umbilical Hernia
Can happen to newborn’s due to e=weak abdominal walls
Omental (Epiploic) Foramen or Foramen of Winslow
Site of internal herniation and strangulation of part of intestine into the lesser sac, surgery should be done from the other side and not touching the ports hepatic, and the artery to gall bladder (cystic artery) can be reached through this foramen
Peritoneum
Serous membrane, lines the body cavities, think layer of simple squamous epithelium, two layers (parietal and visceral)
Intraperitoneal Organs
Connected to the peritoneum, stomach, spleen, parts of intestines
Retroperitoneal Organs
Lie behind the peritoneum, partly covered on one surface, Suprarenal (adrenal) glands, Aorta/Inferior Vena Cava, Duodenum (second and third segments), Pancreas, Ureters, Colon (ascending and descending only), Kidneys, Esophagus, Rectum
Mesentery
Double layer of peritoneum containing the blood and lymphatic vessels, nerves and fat, connects intestines to posterior abdominal wall for a neurovascular connection between the organ and the body wall
Mesentery Root
From the L2 vertebra to the ileocecal junction
How to gain access to lesser sac and posterior wall of stomach?
Cut through the transverse mesocolon which raises when the greater omentum raises
Second Large Intestine Mesentery
Sigmoid Mesocolon
Lesser Omentum Location
Between the lesser curvature of the stomach and the ports hepatic of the liver
Greater Omentum
Apron-like fold of peritoneum, extending downward toward greater curvature of the stomach, and then passes behind the transverse colon, and attaches to the posterior abdominal wall
Greater Omentum Function
Prevents the visceral peritoneum from adhering to the parietal peritoneum, protects against infection or inflammatory confidants, can move toward an infected area waling off infections and forms adhesions, can act as an insulator
Example of the Greater Omentum in Action
During appendicitis, greater omentum moves toward the infected and enlarged appendix and surrounds it so that if rupture occurs the consequences are lessened
Subphrenic Spaces Location
Between the diaphragm and the liver on both sides of the falciform ligament
Right Subphrenic Space
Hepatorenal pouch of Morison, site of fluid accumulation during complications, respiratory problems can occur particularly after surgery (peritonitis)
Paracolic Gutters or Recesses
Supracolic and infracolic compartments are connected by this, which lies between the posterolateral abdominal wall and the lateral aspect of the ascending or descending colon
Rectouterine Pouch
In females, deep part of the pelvic cavity and is the site of fluid accumulation (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
Pouch Behind Urinary Bladder (Male and Female)
Rectovesical Pouch and Vesicouterine Pouch
Peritonitis
Inflammation and pain of the peritoneum after abdominal inner, perforated ulcer or infections like appendicitis
Ascites
The peritoneum exudates fluid and cells in response to injury or infection (liver cirrhosis)
Paracentesis
Puncturing the peritoneal cavity for aspiration of the fluid
Beer Belly
Called Ascites, increase in blood pressure of portal view, fluid now into interstitial space, affects those with liver cirrhosis and treatment is paracentesis
Where is the esophagus, stomach and intestine derived from?
The primordial foregut,
midgut and hindgut
Esophagus Location
C6 to T10/T12 and lies on the vertebral column
3 Esophagus Narrowings
Upper sphincter, Aortic narrowing, Diaphragmatic narrowing
Esophagus Function
Transporting the bolus to the stomach
Esophagus Innervation
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic (Vagus)
Cardia
Location of esophagus meeting the stomach
Blood Supply of Esophagus
Inferior Thyroid Artery (Upper)
Thoracic Aorta/Bronchiole Arteries (Middle)
Left Gastric Artery/Inferior Phrenic Artery (Lower)
Esophagus Drainage
Inferior thyroid vein, azygos, hemiazaygos, and gastric veins (gastric veins are draining into portal vein, via Porto Caval Anastomosis)
Esophagus Cell Type
Stratified non-keratinized squamous epithelium (at the Cardia switches to columnar, due to more acidic environment)
Esophageal Varices
Patients with liver cirrhosis, bleeding in the esophagus
Esophageal Atresia
Distal end of esophagus is closed, congenital, treatment is to cut section and reconnect the esophagus
Achalasia
Failure of sphincter muscles to open, results in cardio spasm and fluid build up and creates a mega esophagus
Barrett’s Esophagus
Sphincter is not tight and acid from stomach causes metaplasia of squamous epithelium due to acid injury, can cause cancer, acquired
Stomach Parts
Fundus, body, pyloric antrum
Cardia of Stomach
Location of heartburn
Stomach Function
Hold food as a reservoir and assist in some digestion
Food in Stomach
Receptive relaxation controlled by vagus nerve, next is retropulsion (mixing), caudad and distal antrum are contracting, caudad region sends food to duodenum
Stomach Digestion
Mechanical (3 layers of muscles to churn) and enzymatic (breaks down proteins)
3 Muscle Layers of Stomach
Longitudinal muscle layer, circular muscle layer, oblique muscle layer overlying the mucosa
Sphincters of the Stomach
Lower Esophageal Sphincters or Cardiac Sphincter and Pyloric Sphincter
Cells of Stomach
Top layer is the simple columnar epithelium
Histology of Stomach
Gastric pit and gland, muscularis mucosae, submucosa, muscles layers, myenteric plexus, serosa
Gastric Pit Cells
Parental, Chief and Enteroendrocrine (G)
Chief Cells
Produce pepsinogen
Pepsinogn
Protein splitting enzyme active by HCl in the stomach which turns it into pepsin to break down the food
Parietal Cells
Produce HCl and intrinsic factor
G Cells
Produce gastrin, to stimulate acid secretion and growth of parietal cells
Section of Gastric Juices
Nervous section by the vagus nerve activated by state smell and sight, gastric sectarian stimulated by food ingestion
Blood Supply of the Stomach
Left gastric artery - Celiac artery
Right gastric artery - common hepatic artery, short gastric artery, the left gastro
epiploic artery - splenic artery
Right gastroepiploic artery - gastro-duodenal artery common hepatic artery
Drainage of the Stomach
Left and right gastric veins, the splenic vein (the left gastroepiploic vein and short gastric veins) which all drain to portal vein
Lymphatics of the Stomach
Gastric and celiac nodes
Innervation stomach
Parasympathetic (vagus nerve, motor, secretomotor, sensory) and Sympathetic (Splanchnic Nerves, inhibit peristalsis and gastric secretion and cause pain or pyloric contraction)
Vomiting Increasing Stomach pH
Metabolic alkalosis may result in vomiting, preventing the gastric H+ from reaching small intestine and pancreas section is missing so blood is now alkaline
Hiatal Hernia
protrusion of part of the stomach into the mediastinum through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm. Often painful and mixed with other chest pains including the cardiac ischemia
2 main types of Hiatal Hernia
Sliding and paraesophageal