GI Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Vertebral level of Vena caval, Oesophageal and Aortic hiatus
A
Vena Cava = T8
Oesophagus = T10
Aortic Hiatus = T12
2
Q
What traverses the oesophageal opening
A
Oesophagus
Vagus Nerve
Oesophageal branch of left gastric artery
Left inferior phrenic vessels
3
Q
What is the pyloric sphincter formed from and what does it do
A
Formed from the thickening of the circular layer of smooth muscle
Controls discharge of stomach contents
4
Q
SAD PUCKER?
A
Retro peritonised organs
Suprarenal Abdominal aorta + IVC Duodenum Pancreas Ureters Colon (ascending and descending) Kidneys Oesophagus Rectum
