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GI Tract Organs II Flashcards

1
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The dudodenojejunal junction is defined by what structure?

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the ligament of treitz

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Where in the abdominal cavity is the jejunum located?

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mostly the left upper quadrant and somewhat periumbilical

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Where in the abomdinal cavity is the ileum located?

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mostly in the lower right quadrant and somewhat hypogastric

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The root of the mesentery runs from where to where?

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just left of L2 to the right sacroiliac joint in the lower abdominal cavity

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How does the wall thickness of the jejunum compare to that of the ileum?

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the jejunum is much thicker

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How do the vasa recta and arcades of the jejunum compare to those of the ileum?

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the vasa recta of the jejunum are longer while the arcades are fewer and larger

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What are the folds that protrude into the lumen of the small intestine called?

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circular folds/plicae circulares

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How do the plicae circulares of the jejunum compare to those of the ileum?

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those in the jejunum are taller, larger, and more closely packed together

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Which portion of the small intestine, the jejunum or ileum, appears speckled on contrast imaging?

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the jejunum

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The jejunum and ileum are supplied by what major branch off the aorta?

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the SMA

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The jejunum and ileum are supplied by what sympathetic nerve?

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the less splanchnic nerve

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The less splanchnic nerves have what effect on digestion and motility in the small intestine?

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they slow digestion and motility

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The less splanchnic nerve originates at what vertebral level?

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T10

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What is Meckel’s diverticulum?

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a common congenital anomaly of the gut due to a remnant vitelline duct

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Meckel’s diverticulum is due to a remnant what?

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vitelline duct

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Meckel’s diverticulum may contain what ectopic tissues?

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pancreatic and stomach mucosa

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17
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What is the rule of 2’s for Meckel’s diverticulum?

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seen in 2% of the population, usually 2 inches long, and usually 2 feet proximal from the ileocecal junction

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18
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Inflammed Meckel’s diverticulum presents in what fashion?

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with pain similar to appendicitis

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What is ileus?

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a group of small bowel motility disorders that mimic obstruction without actual mechanical obstruction

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What is the most common type of ileus?

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paralytic ileus

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21
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Paralytic ileus is most commonly due to what?

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surgery

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What are the symptoms of paralytic ileus?

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  • post-operative
  • fluid/gas distention
  • hypoactive bowel sounds
  • nausea
  • malaise
  • mild pain
  • vomiting
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23
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What is intussusception?

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when a part of the intestine has invaginated into another section of intestine

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24
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Intussusceptions are most common in which age group?

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those below the age of five

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25
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What is the intussusceptum and the intussuscipiens?

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the susceptum is the part that prolapses into the intussuscipiens

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26
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A bull’s eye or target appearance on US is indicative of what GI disorder?

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intussusception

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What are the symptoms of intussusception?

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similar to those seen in a bowel obstruction with sudden pain coming and going every 15 to 20 minutes

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28
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Small intestine pain refers where?

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periumbilical due to innervation by the less splanchnic nerve residing at T10

29
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The ascending colon meets the transverse colon at what point?

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the right colic/hepatic flexure

30
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What is the left colic flexure called?

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the splenic flexure

31
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What do we call the small, fatty omentum-like projections off the colon?

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omental appendices

32
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What are the longitudinal muscle bands of the colon called?

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taenia coli

33
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What are haustra?

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saccular protrusions between transverse folds of the colon

34
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What are the folds that divide haustra called?

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semilunar folds

35
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What acronym describes the unique anatomical characteristics of the large intestine?

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  • omental epiploic appendices
  • taeniae
  • haustra
  • semilunar folds
  • OETHS
36
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Is the cecum intra or retroperitoneal?

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intraperitoneal

37
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the ileocecal junction forms what papilla?

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the ileal

38
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What is the actual name of the appendix?

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Vermiform appendix

39
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The cecum is defined by what structure?

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the ileal papilla

40
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What parts of the colon are intraperitoneal?

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  • cecum
  • transverse colon
  • sigmoid colon
41
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The transverse mesocolon runs along what?

A

the inferior edge of the pancreas

42
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The rectum begins at what vertebral level?

A

S3

43
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Is the rectum intra or retroperitoneal?

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retroperitoneal

44
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What line divides the superior anal canal from the inferior anal canal?

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the pectinate line

45
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The wall of the anal canal has what two features?

A

anal columns and anal sinuses

46
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The anal canal is defined by what?

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the length of the anal columns and sinuses

47
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What is the anal valve?

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the edge that joins the distal ends of anal columns together

48
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The anal columns end distally at what structure?

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the anal valve

49
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How does the arterial supply differ above and below the pectinate line?

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  • IMA above

- internal iliac artery below

50
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How does the venous drainage differ above and below the pectinate line?

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  • hepatic portal vein above

- IVC below

51
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How does the innervation differ above and below the pectinate line?

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  • visceral above

- somatic below

52
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At what point in the hindgut does the epithelium change?

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the pectinate line

53
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Describe the epithelium above and below the pectinate line?

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  • simple columnar above

- keratinized squamous below

54
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What is a volvulus?

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a loop of bowel and mesentery abnormally twisted on itself

55
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What is the most common type of volvulus?

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sigmoid

56
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Which population is most affected by sigmoid volvulus?

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middle aged men

57
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What is cryptitis?

A

inflammation of the anal sinuses

58
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What is an anal fistula?

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a channel that connects the anal canal to a perianal abscess

59
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Where does puss accumulate in those with an anal fissure?

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in the ischioanal fossa

60
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What is the ischioanal fossa?

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an area of pus collection in those with anal fissures

61
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What is an internal v. an external hemorrhoid?

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internal are those above the pectinate line

62
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What is an internal hemorrhoid?

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a painless prolapse of rectal mucosa

63
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What is an external hemorrhoid?

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a painful prolapse of tissue below the pectinate line

64
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What is diverticulitis?

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infection of a diverticulosis

65
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What is a diverticulosis?

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an external evagination of colon mucosa, typically in the sigmoid colon

66
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What is an ileostomy?

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a surgery used to establish an opening between the ileum and skin

67
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What is a colostomy?

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a surgery used to establish an opening between the colon and skin

68
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What recommendation is made for colonoscopies as a screening procedure?

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everyone should have one at age 50, typically done every five years thereafter

69
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What is the most common cause of lower GI bleeding?

A

diverticulum

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