Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm

Question 1

Axillary Nodes

Answer 1

Lymph nodes located in the armpit

Question 2

Splenectomy

Answer 2

Excision of the spleen

Question 3

Splenoportography

Answer 3

Radiographic procedure to allow visualization of the splenic and portal veins of the spleen

Question 4

Allogenic

Answer 4

Of the same species, but genetically different

Question 5

Thoracic Duct

Answer 5

Collection and distribution point for lymph and the largest lymph vessel located in the chest

Question 6

Retroperitoneal

Answer 6

Behind the sac holding the abdominal organs and viscera (peritoneum)

Question 7

Jugular nodes

Answer 7

Lymph nodes located next to the large vein in the neck

Question 8

Cystic hygroma

Answer 8

Congenital deformity or benign tumor or the lymphatic system

Question 9

Cloquet’s Node

Answer 9

Also called a gland; it is the highest of the deep groin lymph nodes

Question 10

Inguinofemoral

Answer 10

Refers to the groin and thigh

Question 11

Cannulation

Answer 11

Insertion of a tube into a duct or cavity

Question 12

Abscess

Answer 12

Localization of pus

Question 13

Autologous, Autogenous

Answer 13

From oneself

Question 14

Aspiration

Answer 14

Use of a needle and syringe to withdraw fluid

Question 15

Stem Cell

Answer 15

Immature blood cells

Question 16

Transplantation

Answer 16

Grafting of tissue from one source to another

Question 17

Lymph Node

Answer 17

Station along the lymphatic system

Question 18

Lymphadenitis

Answer 18

Inflammation of a lymph node

Question 19

Lymphangiotomy

Answer 19

Incision into a lymphatic vessel

Question 20

Lymphadenectomy

Answer 20

Excision of a lymph node (or nodes)

Question 21

Mediastinum

Answer 21

The area between the lungs that contains the heart, aorta, trachea, lymph nodes, thymus gland, esophagus, and bronchial tubes

Question 22

Diaphragm

Answer 22

Muscular wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities

Question 23

Mediastinotomy

Answer 23

Cutting into the mediastinum

Question 24

Fundoplasty

Answer 24

Repair of the bottom of an organ or muscle

Question 25

Pyloroplasty

Answer 25

Incision and repair of the pyloric channel

Question 26

Diaphragmatic hernia

Answer 26

Hernia of the diaphragm

Question 27

Mediastinoscopy

Answer 27

Use of an endoscope inserted through a small incision to view the mediastinum

Question 28

Imbrication

Answer 28

Overlapping

Question 29

Transthoracic

Answer 29

Across the thorax

Question 30

Transabdominal

Answer 30

Across the abdomen

Question 31

Paraesophageal hiatus hernia

Answer 31

Hernia that is near the esophagus

Question 32

Gastroplasty

Answer 32

Operation on the stomach for repair or reconfiguration

Question 33

Vagotomy

Answer 33

Surgical separation of the vagus nerve