Gastrointestinal and Renal Flashcards
what protects the kidneys
- being in the retroperitoneum
- protected by the transverse process in the vertal column
- ribs 11 and 12
- skeletal muscles- muscles of the back, muscles of the antero-lateral abdominal wall and the muscles of the psterior abominal wall
- renal (deep) fascia
- paranephric and perinephric fat
- renal capsule
what organs does the inferior mesenteric vein drain
1/3 of the transverse colon
1/3 of the large intestine - decending colon
rectum
anus
does the parotid gland secrete from the gland?
no!
the parotid duct crosses the face and secretes into the mouth by the upper 2nd molar.
annotate the muscle and fat that protect the kidney
what is the function of the Oesophagus
the function of the oesophagus
transit from pharyx to stomach
the pelvis contains what two parts that are part of the gastrointestinal tract?
the pelvis contains the
rectum
anal canal
HOMOSTASIS is the maintenance of the body’s internal enviroment.
name 5 functions of homostasis
Functions:
- Blood pH and pressure control
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Removal of waste products & drugs
- Stimulates red blood cell production
- Required for absorption of calcium
what are the 5 functions of the saliva
- saliva is solute which aloows tasting to occur
- helps aid swallowing & speech and keeping the mucosa moist by the aid of a lubricant called mucin
- it is a buffer for plaque acids
- also contains microbial elements
- amylase to begin carbohydrate digestion
the biliary system is a combination of multiple organs, which organs are responsible for the biliary system
Biliary system involves:
- Liver (largest abdominal organ)
- Gallbladder
- Biliary tree
- Duodenum
Production and Transportation of Bile
Important for digestion of lipids
the hepatic protal vain is formed by a union of vains, what are the names of those veins
splenic vein - drains foregut
iferior mesenteric vein - drains hindgut via splenic vein
superior mesenteric vein - drains midgut
three midline brances of the aorta supply blood to the abdominal organs
what midline branch supplies the
foregut
midgut
hindgut
coeliac trunk - foregut
superior mesenteric artery - midgut
inferior mesenteric artery
the urinary tract has four major structures what are they?
Urinary tract has four major structures:
- Kidneys (x2)
- Ureter (x2)
- Bladder
- Urethra
the splenic vein drains which organs
spleen
stomach
pancreas
what are the functions of the large intestine and anus
the functions of the large intestine and anus is
transit
reabsorption of H2O and electrolytes
stool formation
waste excretion (anus)
what are the 4 functions of the oral cavity
Oral Cavity:
- Sensing
- Salivation
- mastication
- Initiating swallowing
the main pancreatic duct combines with what other duct
the common bile duct
facial muscle lie between
superficial fascia and fascial skeleton
what are the name of the 4 muscles that allow mastication
the 4 muscles are
temporalis (close)
masseter (close)
medail pterygoid (close)
lateral pterygoid (open)
where is the pharynx located
the pharynx is located in both head and neck region of the gi tract
annotate the lower urinary tract (male)
the abdomen contains what 3 parts that are part of the gastrointestinal tract?
the abdomen contains the
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
where is the laryngopharynx located
the laryngopharynx is located posterior to the larynx and between the epiglottis and oesophagus.
annotate the internal structure of the kidney
annotate the organs of the abdominal cavity
where does the left gonadal vein drain in to
left renal vein
what are the 6 components of the gastrointestinal tract
head
neck
chest
abdomen
pelvis
perineum
what is the gastrointestinal tract
The gastrointestinal tract is a continuous ‘tube’ commencing at the oral cavity and ending at the
It’s the route in which we normally:
- Introduce food (and liquids) in the body
- Digest and absorb nutrients (and toxins)
- Excrete residual waste out of the body
what are the 3 functions of the pharynx
the 3 functions are
defence against infection (tonsils)
swallowing
airway protection
does the submandibular gland secrete from the gland?
no!
the submandibular duct enters floor of the mouth and secretes via lingual caruncle
what are the name of the 3 bilateral branches of the aorta
adrenal arteries
renal arteries
gonadal arteries
the perineum contains what part of the gastrointestinal tract?
the perineum contains the
anus
annotate the pharynx
in which order does urine drain from the kidney
the neck contains what two parts that are part of the gastrointestinal tract?
the neck contains the
pharynx
oesophagus