GI, Topnotch Flashcards
Vertebral level: Umbilicus
IVD of L3-L4
Vertebral level: Subcostal plane
10th rib, L3
Iliac tubercle
L5
Central regions of the anterior abdomen (3)
1) Epigastric 2) Periumbilical 3) Hypogastric/pelvic
Lateral regions of the anterior abdomen
1) Hypochondriac 2) Lumbar 3) Inguinal
Dermatomal level: Apex of supraclavicular fossa
C3
Dermatomal level: Acromioclavicular joint
C4
Dermatomal level: Radial side of antecubital fossa
C5
Dermatomal level: Dorsal surface of proximal phalanx of thumb
C6
Dermatomal level: Dorsal surface of proximal phalanx of middle finger
C7
Dermatomal level: Dorsal surface of proximal phalanx of little finger
C8
Dermatomal level: Ulnar side of antecubital fossa
T1
Dermatomal level: Apex of axilla
T2
Dermatomal level: Nipple/4th ICS MCL
T4
Dermatomal level: Midway between nipple and xiphisternum MCL
T5
Dermatomal level: Xiphisternum
T6
Dermatomal level: 1/4 between xiphisternum and umbilicus MCL
T7
Dermatomal level: 1/2 between xiphisternum and umbilicus, MCL
T8
Dermatomal level: Umbilicus MCL
T10
Dermatomal level: Midpoint of inguinal ligament
T12
Dermatomal level: Anteromedial thigh
L2
Dermatomal level: Medial femoral condyle
L3
Dermatomal level: Medial malleolus
L4
Dermatomal level: Dorsum of foot
L5
Dermatomal level: Lateral heel
S1
Dermatomal level: Popliteal fossa
S2
Dermatomal level: Ischial tuberosity
S3
Dermatomal level: Perianal area 1 cm lateral to mucocutaneous junction
S4-5
Most superficial abdominal muscle
External oblique
External oblique: Direction of fibers
Obliquely downward and medially
Immediately deep to the external oblique
Internal onlique
Internal oblique: Direction of fibers
Obliquely upward and medially
Components of conjoint tendon
Aponeurotic fivers of 1) Internal oblique 2) Transversus abdominis
Muscle whose aponeurosis splits to form the rectus sheath
Internal oblique
Innermost abdominal muscle
Transversus abdominis
Muscle on either side of line alba
Rectus abdominis
Lateral borders of rectus abdominis
Linea semilunaris
Crescentic border on the posterior wall of the abdomen midway between the umbilicus and pubic crest
Arcuate line
Characteristic arrangement of fibers above arcuate line
Internal oblique aponeurosis splits to form rectus sheath (present posterior layer)
Characteristic arrangement of fibers below arcuate line
Internal oblique aponeurosis is superficial to the rectus sheath (absent posterior layer) and transversalis fascia is directly below the rectus abdominis muscle
Contents of rectus sheath (4)
1) Rectus abdominis 2) Pyramidalis 3) Superior and inferior epigastric vessels 4) Lower 5 intercostal and subcostal vessels and nerves
Boundaries of foramen of Winslow: Anterior
Hepatoduodenal ligament
Boundaries of foramen of Winslow: Posterior
IVC
Boundaries of foramen of Winslow: Superior
Caudate lobe of liver
Boundaries of foramen of Winslow: Inferior
Superior part of duodenum
Extensions of visceral peritoneum (3)
1) Mesentery 2) Ligaments 3) Omentum
Layers: Mesentery
2
Layers: Ligaments
2
Supports hollow viscous to body wall for neurovascular communication
Mesentery
Connects viscera to each other or to the body wall
Ligaments
Connects the stomach with other viscera
Omentum
Layers: Greater omentum
4
Abdominal policeman
Greater omentum
3 parts of greater omentum
1) Gastrophrenic 2) Gastrosplenic 3) Gastrocolic
Layers: Lesser omentum
2
Greater omentum connects
Greater curvature and proximal duodenum to transverse colon
Lesser omentum connects
Lesser curvature to fissure for ligamentum venosum and porta hepatic of liver
Hepatoduodenal ligament: Posterior
Portal vein
Hepatoduodenal ligament: Anterior to the right
CBD
Hepatoduodenal ligament: Anterior to the left
Hepatic artery
Inflammation of this layer of peritoneum causes rebound tenderness and guarding
Parietal peritoneum
Brough about by congestion of the venous drainage of the abdomen
Ascites
Paracentesis at the midline goes through these layers (7)
1) Skin 2) Superficial fascia 3) Deep fascia 4) Linea alba 5) Transversalis fascia 6) Extraperitoneal fat 7) Parietal peritoneum
Paracentesis lateral to the inferior epigastric artery and above the deep circumflex artery goes through these layers (7)
1) Skin 2) External oblique 3) Internal oblique 4) Transversus abdominis 5) Transversalis fascia 6) Extraperitoneal fat 7) Parietal peritoneum
Branches of the splenic artery (2)
1) Left gastroepiploic 2) Short gastric
Branches of the common hepatic artery (3)
1) Right gastric 2) Right and left hepatic 3) Gastroduodenal
Branches of the gastroduodenal artery (2)
1) Right gastroepiploic 2) Superior pancreaticoduodenal
Branches of the SMA (5)
1) Inferior pancreaticoduodenal 2) Middle colic 3) Right colic 4) Ileocolic 5) Jejunal-ileal
Branches of the IMA (3)
1) Left colic 2) Sigmoid 3) Superior rectal
Common site of aortic aneurysm
Just proximal to the bifurcation at L4
Occlusion of the celiac artery results in collateral circulation by way of anastomosis between
Pancreaticoduodenal and gastroduodenal arteries
Branch of celiac artery eroded: Penetrating ulcer of posterior wall of stomach
Splenic
Branch of celiac artery eroded: Lesser curvature of stomach
Left gastric
Posterior wall of 1st part of duodenum
Gastroduodenal
Erosion of celiac circulation may present as referred pain at
Shoulder
Tributaries of IVC (8)
1) Right and left hepatic 2) Right suprarenal 3) Right gonadal 4) Right and left renal 5) Inferior phrenic 6) Lumbar 7) Right and left common iliac 8) Median sacral
May be compressed by aneurysm of SMA causing renal and adrenal htn
Left renal vein
Tributaries of portal venous circulation
1) Superior mesenteric 2) Inferior mesenteric 3) Splenic 4) Left gastric 5) Paraumbilical
Length of esophagus
25 cm
Esophagus: Enters the stomach at
Cardia
Continuous above with laryngeal part of pharynx at the level of
C6
Passes through diaphragm at the level of
T10
Structures through diaphragm: T8
IVC and right phrenic via Caval hiatus
Structures through diaphragm: T10
Esophagus and vagus via esophageal hiatus
Structures through diaphragm: T12
Aorta, thoracic duct, and azygos vein via aortic hiatus
Esophageal constrictions
1) Upper/Pharyngoesophageal 2) Middle/Thoracic 3) Inferior/Diaphragmatic
Upper esophageal constriction is caused by
Cricopharyngeus muscle
Middle esophageal constriction is caused by
Aortic arch and left main bronchus
Inferior esophageal constriction is caused by
Esophageal hiatus
T/F Esophageal constrictions are common sites of carcinoma
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Relations of the esophagus in the neck: Anterior (2)
1) Trachea 2) Recurrent laryngeal nerves
Relations of the esophagus in the neck: Posterior (2)
1) Prevertebral layer of deep cervical fascia 2) Vertebral column
Relations of the esophagus in the neck: Lateral
Thyroid gland
Relations of the esophagus in the thorax: Anterior (4)
1) Trachea 2) Left recurrent laryngeal nerve 3) Left main bronchus 4) Pericardium