G.I Anatomy Flashcards
What separates the Subphrenic Recesses?
Falciform Ligament
What is another name for the Hepatorenal recess?
whats is its significant?
Morrison’s Pouch
If patient in supine position then fluid form the lesser sac will drain into this.
Blood supply to the pancreas
Head: branch of the gastroduodenal artery:
- anterior and posterior pancreatico-duodenal branches
Body: branch of splenic
great, inferior, dorsal splenic arteries
What structures do the large intestines lack in comparison to the small intestine?
Plica circularis
Villi
What features do the large intestines have that the small intestines lack?
Taeniae Coli
Haustra
What vessels that supply the stomach branch of the splenic?
Small gastric arteries - supply fundus
Left Gastric Epiploic artery
What is the other name for the Vater of Ampulla?
Hepto-Pancreatic Ampulla
What is the bilary tree pathways?
Bilary caniculi»_space; intralobular ducts»_space; Septal Bile ducts»_space; Intraheptic ducts»_space; right and left heptic ducts»_space; Common heptic duct»_space; Common bile duct»_space; hepta- pancreatic ampulla
Where does the greater omentum start and What is the attachment?
Greater curvature of stomach and folds down and double backs on itself to attach to the anterior surface of transverse colon
What is the surface landmark of the gallbladder?
Right abdominal rectus lateral edge to the costal margin. Around the 9th intercostal space.
What is the surgical landmark defined by the cystic duct, cystic artery and I hepatic duct?
Calot triangle
What is the surgical manoeuvre that is done to prevent bleeding to the liver or bile duct? and why does it work?
Pringle’s Manoeuvre.
placing fingers through the epiploic foremen allows the anterior border of the lesser omentum which contains the hepatic triad: - portal vein - Hepatic artery - bile duct to be pinched - preventing blood loss.
In what structure is the Hepatic triad found in?
Lesser Omentum
What constitutes the foregut?
From lower esophagus to major duodenal papilla . includes; - liver - spleen - Gallbladder - pancreas
What constitutes the mid gut?
Major duodenum papilla to 2/3rd across the transverse colon Includes: - small intestines - appendices - ascending colon
What constitutes the hindgut?
distal 1/3rd colon to anal canal
What passes through the inguinal canal?
Males - spermatic cord
Females - round ligament
ilio- ingiunal nerve
What is the transplyoric plane? and what lies in it?
Plane that cuts through the plyorus of the stomach
Fundus of the gallbladder
Hilum of kidneys
1st part of the duodenum
Superior Mesenteric Artery
Route of transverse mesocolon
What is the blood supply to the Greater omentum?
Gastro epiplyoric arteries
Anatomically where is the spleen located?
left upper quadrant, ribs 9-11
To which rib level does the liver rise to?
Inferior border of the 5th rib
What is meant by the bare area of the liver?
An area not covered by peritoneum - direct contact with the diaphragm
Where is the Gall bladder located?
Fossa formed by the right lobe and quadrate lobe of the liver
How long is duodenum and what is its break down?
25cm
Superior: 5 cm
Descending: 7.5cm
Inferior: 10cm
Ascending: 2.5cm
