GUT Flashcards
level of the renal arteries
L1-2
the renal arteries arise from the __ aspect of the abdominal aorta
just below the __
lateral
superior mesenteric a
the __ renal artery is slightly superior
to the __ renal artery
left is superior to the right
retroperitoneal structures
SADPUCKER
suprarenal (adrenal gland)
aorta/IVC
duodenum (2nd and 3rd parts)
pancreas (minus tail)
ureters
colon (ascending/descending)
kidneys
esophagus
rectum
the renal arteries course laterally towards the hilum of the kidney __ to the renal veins, nerves, and pancreas
posterior
aortic aneurysms can involve the
renal arteries
the renal arteries divide into __
and __ branches in the hilum of the kidney
anterior
posterior
layer of fat that surrounds the kidney
perinephric fact
is the perinephric fat deep or superficial to the fascia
deep
fascial layers of the kidney
transversalis fascia
renal fascia
what muscles surround the kidneys
posas major
quadratus lumborum
anterolateral abdominal wall muscles
what muscles surround the kidneys
posas major
quadratus lumborum
anterolateral abdominal wall muscles
internal structures of the kidneys
medulla and cortex
renal pyramids
papilla
calyces
pelvis
visceral afferent pain fibers innervating the kidney return to __ spinal cord levels
T12-L2
renal pain is referred to cutaneous areas supplied by __,
which supply the __ (3)
T12 - L2
posterior/lateral abd wall below the ribs/above iliac crest
scrotum and labia majora
proximal anterior thigh
the testicular/gonadal arteries branch off of the
abdominal aorta
the psoas major m is innervated by __
and functions to __ (2)
L1-L3
flex/laterally rotate thigh at the hip
flexes trunk
stabilizes vertebral column
quadratus lumborum m is innervated by
T12-L4
supine, the kidneys are located at __ vertebrae
and __ ribs
T12 - L3 vertebrae - L3-L4 vertebrae
ribs 11-12
what structures are related to the right kidney
descending duodenum
posterior liver
hepatic flexure of colon
what structures are associated w. the left kidney (4)
stomach
spleen
pancreas
splenic flexure
structure associated w. medial kidneys
psoas m
origin of the ureters
utereopelvic junction (UPJ) of kidney
3 constrictions of the ureters/mc place for stones
UPJ - uteropelvic junction (same same PUJ - pelvicureteric junction)
common iliac artery bifurcation
vesicoureteric junction (VUJ)
mc place for renal stones
vesicoureteric junction (VUJ/UVJ)
the ureters are __ to the renal vein and artery in the hilum
posterior
the ureters enter the pelvis at the __ at the bifurcation of the
__
sacroiliac joint
common iliac
when erect, the kidneys are slightly __
and the __ kidney is lower than the left
lower
right
causes of hydronephrosis in utero/childhood
uterovesical reflux
males: congenital posterior urethral valve
congenital stenosis
neurogenic bladder
congenital cause of hydronephrosis that only affects males
congenital posterior urethral valve
causes of hydronephrosis in adults
ureteral calculi
pregnancy
neurogenic bladder
causes of hydronephrosis in older adults
BPH
prostatic ca
cervical ca
fecal impaction
neurogenic bladder
lymphatics accompany the __
gonadal arteries (same-same testicular a/ovarian a)
the gonadal arteries arise from the __ at
__ level
abdominal aorta
L2
the testicular artery supplies (3)
head, body, tail of epididymis
ureters
parenchyma of testes
the gonadal veins (testicular/ovarian) join the __ anterior
to the __
IVC
renal a
which renal vein is longer
left renal vein is 3x longer than the right
clinical significance of a short urethra
predisposition to cystitis
orientation of urethra for catheterization
the male urethra curves __
at a __ angle
at the __
upward
30
prostate
how is the female urethra different from the male urethra
shorter
no curve
the pelvic inlet separates the __
and __ pelvis
true (lesser)
and
false (greater)
the pelvic inlet is tilted __
and the ischiopubic arch is __
anteriorly
horizontal
area between anus and genitals; extends from vaginal opening to the anus or the scrotum to the anus
perineal region
thick triangular fascial structure that extends across the ischiopubic arch and has transverse muscles within
urogenital diaphragm/perineal membrane and deep perineal pouch
what passes through the gap between the pubic symphysis and the perineal membrane
dorsal vein of penis and clitoris
orifices in the floor of the perineum (3)
urethra
vagina
anus
the perineum includes (2)
urogenital triangle (anterior)
anal triangle (posterior)
anterior border of the perineum
pubic symphysis
lateral border of the perineum
ischipubic rami
sacrotuberous ligament
inferior border of the perineum
tip of coccyx
ligaments associated w. the perineum (2)
sacrotuberous ligament
sacrospinous ligament
the sacrospinous ligament and the ilium form the __
which contains the __ (3)
lesser sciatic foramen
obturator interns m.
pudendal n
internal prudential vein and artery
the perineal membrane has a free __ border
and the deep perineal pouch contains __ (2)
posterior
muscles and neuromuscular structures
what 2 “openings” are in the perineal membrane
vagina
urethra (external urethral sphincter)
the pelvic diaphragm is composed of (2)
levator ani m
coccygeus m
origins of the levator ani (pelvic sling)
true pelvis →
posterior pubic bone
ligament on obturator internus m
ischial tuberosity
origins and insertion of the coccygeus m
origin: ischial spine and sacrospinous ligament
insertion: sacrum and coccyx
2 openings of levator ani
urogenital hiatus
anal aperture
what passes thru the urogenital hiatus (2)
urethra
vagina
what is the anal aperture
opening of the anus
what 3 muscles form the levator ani
pubococcygeus m
puborectalis m
illiococcygeus m
fxn of puborectalis m
perineal flexure →
pulls anorectal junction forward → keeps GI system closed at rectal area
aids anal sphincter m
origin of iliococcygeus m
ilium
obturator internus
what does the levator ani hold up (4)
bladder
distal end of ureters
rectum
reproductive organs
kegel exercises strengthen the
levator ani
ischiorectal fossa is same same __
and is within the __
deep perineal space
anal triangle
borders of ischioanal fossa
roof: levator ani
floor: perineal fascia
medial: external anal sphincters/anal canal
clinical significance of ischioanal fossa
abscesses form here dt decreased blood supply
difficult to treat
what is found in the lower lateral sheath of the ischiorectal fossa
pudendal canal (same-same Alcock’s canal)
what passes thru the pudendal canal
pudendal v
pudendal a
pudendal n
the pudendal n arises from the border of the __ ligament
and __ muscle,
courses inferiorly, and leaves the pelvis thru the __
sacrotuberous
ischiococcygeus m
greater sciatic foramen
the levator ani and perineal membrane come together at the
perineal body
fxn of perineal body
separates and reinforces integrity of adjacent vagina and anus
clinical significance of perineal body
can rupture during vaginal delivery → leads to widening of gap btw free borders of levator ani on both sides
can cause incontinence
what procedure is performed to prevent damage to the perineal body during vaginal delivery
episiotomy → helps avoid 3rd/4th degree tears
internal anal sphincter is composed of __ m
smooth
external anal sphincter is composed of __ m
skeletal
transition zone btw rectal mucosa and nonkeratinized squamous epithelium
anal pecten
the analcutaneous line indicates
true skin
the anal pecten is composed of __
the anal aperture is composed of __
nonkeratinized squamous epithelium
keratinized squamous epithelium
SNS innervation causes __ of the internal anal sphincter
contraction
PSNS innervation causes __ of the internal anal sphincter
relaxation
external anal sphincter control has 3 components and is innervated by __,
which is a __ nerve
inferior rectal branches of pudendal n
somatic
3 components of external anal sphincter innervation
deep
superficial
subcutaneous