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Intro to GI Anatomy Flashcards

1
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How is the trunk stabilised?

A

Intra abdominal pressure

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2
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What is the midline of the abdominal cavity which you can see called?

A

Linear alba

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3
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3 layers of the anterior wall of the abdomen

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Transversus abdominus
Internal oblique
External oblique

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4
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Function of the rectus sheath

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Allows muscles pointing different ways to work independently

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5
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Definition of peritoneum

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Serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity

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6
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What does the peritoneum normally contain?

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Peritoneal fluid

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7
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What are the two sacs of the peritoneum?

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Greater omental busrsa

Lesser omental bursa

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8
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What are the two sacs of the peritoneum joined by?

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A neck - the epiploic foramen

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9
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The peritoneum keeps the gut tube in communication with where?

A

Posterior wall

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10
Q

How may organs be peritonised?

A

Intraperitoneal

Retroperitoneal

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11
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Definition of intraperitoneal

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Within the peritoneal cavity

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12
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Definition of retroperitoneal

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Behind the peritoneum

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13
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Definition of mesentery

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Folds of the peritoneum which attach the organs to the posterior wall of the abdomen

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14
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The longer the mesentery….

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The more freedom for the gut tube to move

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15
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Definition of omentum

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A fold of the peritoneum connecting the stomach with other abdominal organs

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16
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How many omenta does the stomach have?

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Two

17
Q

Epithelium of the peritoneum

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Simple squamous epithelium

18
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Subdivisions of the peritoneum

A

Parietal

Visceral

19
Q

Where is parietal?

A

Stuck on body wall

20
Q

Where is visceral?

A

Stuck on the organ

21
Q

Where does the greater omentum run?

A

Down in front of the stomach and to the transverse colon

22
Q

Where is the pancreas found behind?

A

Lesser sac / stomach

23
Q

Peritonisation of kidneys

A

Partly peritonised

24
Q

Can structures go through the peritoneum?

A

No, excluding bacteria etc

25
Q

Where do arterial branches in the peritoneum travel?

A

Between the double fold, such as mesenteries and omenta

Gastrointestinal Physiology (13 decks)

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