Gastro Practical 2.2.7 Flashcards
What are the 3 divisions of the pharynx?
nasopharynx, orophayrnx, laryngopharynx
Where does the pharynx become continuous with the oesophagus?
lower border of cricoid cartilage (c6)
Identify the sites of constriction of the oesophagus ?
left main bronchus, arch of aorta, boundary between pharynx and oesophagus, oesophageal hiatus
Which structure would protect against reflux of food back into the airways?
upper oesophageal sphincter
The 4 main regions of the stomach are:
- Cardia
- Fundus
- Body
- Pyloric part
Which specialised feature of the stomach lining increases its surface area and allows for expansion?
Gastric rugae/folds
What are the names of the openings in the duodenum and what are they for?
Major duodenal papilla – opening for common bile duct and major pancreatic duct
Minor duodenal papilla – opening for accessory pancreatic duct
Surface landmark for appendix
McBurney’s point
Identify the 3 features of the large intestine:
- Taeniae coli
- Haustra/sacculations
- Omental appendages/fat tags
Which spaces lie lateral to the descending (and ascending) colons?
Paracolic gutters
Which structures lie near the right colic flexure?
- Right kidney (posterior)
- Liver (anterior)
Which organ lies near the left colic flexure?
Spleen
Which quadrant of the abdominal cavity is the sigmoid colon located in?
Lower left quadrant
At which level does the inferior mesenteric artery leave the aorta?
L3
What small projections can be found on the plicae of the small intestine?
Vili
