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Module 2 Flashcards

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Gall Bladder

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the reservoir for bile on the posteroinferior surface of the liver

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Biliary Calculi

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stones in the biliary system

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Cholangitis

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inflammation of the bile duct

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Cholecystitis

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inflammation of the gall bladder

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Cholecystolithiasis

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presence of stones in the gall bladder

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Cholelith

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gall stone

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Cholelithiasis

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presence of stones in the gall bladder

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Cholecystogram

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gall bladder examination

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cystic duct

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the duct through which bile from the gall bladder passes into the common bile duct

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Common Bile Duct

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the duct formed by the juncture of the cystic and hepatic ducts

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Hepatic Duct

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bile drains from the liver into the hepatic duct

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Ampulla of Vater

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the dilation formed by the junction of the pancreatic and bile ducts as they open into the lumen of the duodenum

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Sphincter of Oddi

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a band of circular muscle fibers around the lower end of the common bile and pancreatic duct

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Submandibular Gland

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one of a pair of round, walnut-sized salivary glands in the submandibular triangle, the gland secretes both mucus and a thinner serous fluid, which aid the digestive process.

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Sublingual Gland

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one of a pair of small salivary glands situated under the mucous membrane of the floor of the mouth, beneath the tongue. The sublingual gland secretes mucus produced by its alveoli.

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Parotid Gland

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one of the largest pairs of salivary glands that lie at the side of the face just below and in front of the external ear.

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Cardiac Orifice

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where the esophagus meets the stomach

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Fundus of the Stomach

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a cul-de-sac of the stomach that lies above the level of the cardiac orifice

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Greater Curvature

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the outer (larger) external curvature of the stomach (in AP view)

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Lesser Curvature

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the inner (smaller) internal curvature of the stomach (in AP view

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Body of the Stomach

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the large central portion of the stomach

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Pylorus

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the funnel shaped terminal portion of the stomach where most digestion takes place

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Rugae

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– interior lining of the stomach shaped into numerous macroscopic longitudinal folds

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Pyloric Sphincter

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where the pylorus narrows to form the duodenal portion of the small intestine

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Appendix

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a wormlike blunt process extending from the cecum

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Colitis

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inflammation of the colon

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Diverticula

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outpouching of the wall of an organ (pleural)

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Duodenitis

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inflammation of the duodenum

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Enteritis

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inflammation of the intestine

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Gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach

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Ileitis

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inflammation of the ileum

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32
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Megacolon

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abnormally distended colon

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Duodenal Cap (Bulb)

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the first part of the superior portion of the duodenum

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Duodenum

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the shortest, widest, and most fixed portion of the small intestine

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Jejunum

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the middle of the three portions of the small intestine

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Ileum

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the lower-third distal portion of the small intestine; extends from the jejunum to the cecum

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Ileo-cecal Valve

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where the ileum empties into the cecum

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Cecum

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a pouchlike structure or cul-de-sac constituting the first part of the large intestine

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Ascending Colon

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extends from the cecum to the lower border of the liver and turns abruptly to form the hepatic flexure

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Transverse Colon

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colon proceeding transversely to the left and curves beneath the lower end of the spleen to form the splenic flexure

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Descending Colon

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colon proceeding downward (inferiorly) until it becomes sigmoid colon in the pelvis

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Sigmoid Colon

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extends from the descending colon in the pelvis to the juncture of the rectum

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Rectum

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lower part of the large intestine; continuous with the descending sigmoid colon, proximal to the anus

46
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Colic

A

spasmodic pains in the abdomen

47
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Diaphragmatic Hernia

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hernia through the diaphragm

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Hiatal Hernia

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hernia through the esophageal opening of the diaphragm

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Ulcer

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lesion of the mucous surface of the alimentary canal

50
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Ulcerative Colitis

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inflammation and widespread ulcers in the colon

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Anastomosi

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surgical, traumatic, or pathological formation of an opening between two normally distinct spaces or organs

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Intussusception

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prolapse of one segment of bowel into the lumen of another segment.

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Bladder Diverticulum

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outpouching of the bladder wall.

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Cystitis

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inflammation of the bladder.

55
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Horseshoe Kidney

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congenital malformation of the kidney.

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Incontinence

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inability to control discharge of urine (urination).

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Lipoma

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fatty tumor.

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Liposarcoma

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malignant fatty tumor.

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Megabladder

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enlarged bladder.

60
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Nephritis

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inflammation of the kidney

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Nephrolithiasis

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disorder characterized by the presence of renal calculi (kidney stones).

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Nephrolithotomy

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the surgical removal of renal calculi.

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Nephromegaly

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extreme hypertrophy of one or both kidneys.

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Nephroptosis

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downward displacement of kidneys.

65
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Perirenal Abscess

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abscess surrounding the kidney.

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Polycystic Kidney

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multiple cysts of kidney(s).

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Prostatism

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chronic disease of the prostate gland

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Prostatitis

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acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate gland, usually the result of an infection.

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Pyelitis

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inflammation of the renal pelvis.

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Kidney

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two organs in the lumbar region that filter the blood, excreting the end products of body metabolism in the form of urine.

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Pelvis

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funnel shaped expansion of the upper end of the ureter into which the renal calices open.

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Calices

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one of the recesses of the pelvis of the kidney (a cup shaped organ).

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Renal Cortex

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the outer part of the substance of the kidney (outer layer of the organ).

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Poles of the Kidney

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either end of an axis through the length of a kidney.

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Ureter

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– one of a pair of tubes, about 30 cm. long, that carries urine from the kidney into the bladder.

76
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Bladder

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a muscular membranous sac in the pelvis that stores urine for discharge through the urethra.

77
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Urethra

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membranous canal through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the exterior of the body.

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Prostate

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a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder and urethra in the male; it contributes a secretion to the semen

79
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Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)

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nonmalignant noninflammatory enlargement of the prostate, most common in men over 50 years of age.

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Renal Hypertrophy –

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overgrowth of the kidney.

81
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Ureterostenosis

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narrowing of the ureter.

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