Org Ana: Abdominal Cavity Flashcards
what quadrant can the liver be found
RUQ
where can the liver be palpated
1-3: 1-2 fingers below right costal margin
adults: felt but sa thin lng 2 finger below R costal margin; best during inspiration
where is the galbladder located
under R lobe of liver
where is the fundus of the galbladder found
tip of 9th CC
how is inflammation localized in galbladder
in certain maneuvers galbladder can be inflamed edi ma rreffer mo na that the problem is sa galbladder
what quadrant is the spleen located
LUQ; betw stomach and diaphragm; lies along 10th rib
covered by ribs 9-11
how is the spleen palpated
if felt; enlarged na or SPLENOMEGALY
what is the location of the head of pancreas
below and right of transpyloric plane; sa C loop ng duodenum
what is the location of the neck of pancreas
on transpyloric plane
what is the location of the tail of pancreas
above and left of transpyloric plane
where is the kidney found
posterior abdominal wall; T12-L3
describe the path of ureters
runs vertically down from kidney to psoas
which kidney is higher
L is higher bc of liver
where is can the hilum of kidney be found
on transpyloric opposite L1
what are adrenal glands
found on top of kideys
at what level does the esophagus pierce the diaphragm
T10 SA LEFT SIDE
where does esophagus enter the stonach
.5 inch on R of stomach; behind L lobe liver
what is GE junction
gastroesophageal - betw esophagus and stomach
where is the stomach ;pcated
LUQ
epigastric and umbilical
where can the GE junction be found
3 fingers below left of xiphisternal junction
where is the pylorus of the stomach
sa transpyloric plane R ng midline
becomes small intestine
what are 3 divisions of the small intestine
duodenum. jejunum and ileum
what region is the duodenum
epigastric and umbilical; post
what is the duodenum
c shape around pancreas to connect stomach to small intestine