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1
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nostrils

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external nares

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the internal region of the nose lined with ciliated mucus-secreting cells

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nasal cavity

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partition between nasal cavities; compsed of the ethmoid bone, perpendicualr plate, the vomer, and catailadge

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nasal septum

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ethmoid bones lined with mucosa, specialized to filter, warm, and moisten inspired air

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turbinate bones

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grooves between conchae for causing turbulence of incoming air

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meatus

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funnel-like passageway between the nasal cavity and nasopharynx

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choanae (internal nares)

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region that joins the nasal and oral cavities to the larynx and esophagus

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pharynx

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upper portion of the pharynx that begins at the choanae and ends at the hard palate

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nasopharynx

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lymaphatic tissue knnow as adenoids located in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx

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pharyngeal tonsil

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part of the pharynx lined with stratified squamous epithelium that begins at the uvula and ends at the level of the hyoid bone

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oropharynx

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posterior portion of the roof of the mouth lacking bone

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soft palate

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posterior extension extension of the soft palate, elevates during swalloing to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity

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uvula

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13
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paired lymph nodes postitioned in the back of the throat

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palatine tonsils

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located posteriorly on the surface of the tounge

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lingual tonsils

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most inferior portion of the pharynx that continues from the level of the hyiod bone to the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage, posterior to the larynx

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laryngopharynx

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16
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contiues with the trachea inferiorly, prevents food from entering the lungs, also produces sound

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larynx

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17
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largest and most anterior cartilage of larynx, does not wrap around the trachea, only the anterior aspect.

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thyroid cartilage

(adams apple)

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extends around the entire trachea, is small anteriorly and large posteriorly, connects thyroid cartilage to trachea inferiory

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cricoid cartilage

(Mullet Cartlilage

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cartilage located superior to cricoid and posterior to thyroid cartlilages, for attachment of vocal cords

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arytenoid cartilage

(pinchers)

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20
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closes glottis upon swallowing to prevent food from entering respiratory tract

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epiglottis

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21
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structure of the larynx composed of the vocal folds and space between them

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glottis

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22
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pair of mucosal folds extending across upper opening of larynx from thyroid to arytenoid cartilages, vibrate to produce sound

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vocal folds

(true vocal cords)

truth is deep

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pair of horizontal mucosal folds superior to vocal folds; play no part in sound production

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vestibular folds

(false vocal cords)

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a large tube descending from the larynx, lined with ciliated psuedostratified columnar epithelim, contaning several cartilagenous rings

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trachea

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25
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internal ridge formed by last tracheal cartilage marking the division of trachea into bronchi; associated with the cough reflex

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carina

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series of branches that gradually get smaller from the trachea to the aveolar ducts

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bronchial tree

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first branch after the tracheal bifurcation

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primary bronchi

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28
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second division, 3 on the right, 2 on the left; for each lobe of the lungs

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secondary bronchi

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third division; there may be up to 20 more divisions before reaching the bronchioles

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tertiary bronchi

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30
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consists of superior, middle, and inferior lobes

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right lung

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31
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consists of superior and inferior lobes

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left lung

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32
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depression on the left lung’s medial border that accomadates the heart

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cardiac notch

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serous membrane intimatly associated with the outer surface of the lung

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viseral pleura

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serous membrane that lines the thoracic wall, the mediastium and the superior portion of the diaphragm

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parietal pleura

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moistened slit-like space between visceral and parietal pleurea, reduces friction, prevents adhesion

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pleural cavity

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36
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dome-shaped muscle superior to the liver, moves inferiorly when contracted thereby increasing the thoracic volume for inspiration

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diaphragm

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37
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paired nerve that innervates the diaphragm on each side to control rate of breathing

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phrenic nerve

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contraction elevates the ribs, increasing the capacity during insperation

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external intercostal muscles

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39
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aid in insperation and also forced expiration

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internal intercostal muscles

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the mouth; mucosa-lined enterance to the digestive tract consisting of the following; cheeks, hard palate, platal rugae, labia, labila frenulum, oral vestibule.

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oral cavity

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41
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lined with statified squamous epthetium contain the buccinator muscle

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cheeks

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42
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the anterior superior portion of the oral cavity comprised of the platine process of the maxilla bone, and horizontal plates of the palatine bones

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hard palate

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43
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irregular surface of the anterior hard palate

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palatal rugae

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44
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lips, red fleshy area at the enterance of the to the mouth

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labia

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45
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a mucous membrane that attaches the lips to the gum both superiorly and inferiorly

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labial frenulum

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46
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the space between the lips or cheeks and the gums

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oral vestibule

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47
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full set consists of 32 indvidualized structures

48
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4 upper, 4 lower anterior teeth eaching having a single root, cutters

49
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2 upper, 2 lower teeth each having a single root, used to pierce and tear food

50
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4 upper and 4 lower bicuspids each with roots, used for grinding food

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premolars (bicuspids)

51
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6 upper and 6 lower teeth, the last of which are called wisdom teeth, two to three roots, and four or five cusps, best teeth for grinding

52
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irregular chewing surface on molars and premolars that fit into valleys of the opposite molars for crushing food

53
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anchors the tooth by embedding in the alveoli of the mandible

54
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sockets lined with connective tissue in which teeth are fastened

55
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the hardest substance found in the body, located on the outermost portion of the tooth

56
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layer beneath the enamel of a tooth. comprises most of the mass of the tooth, between bone and enamel in terms of hardness

57
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innermost portion of the tooth that contains blood vessles and nerves

58
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gums, surrounds the alveolar processes, continous with peridontal ligament, anchors the tooth in the socket

59
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tubuloarveolar stuctures which secrete saliva for digesting starches and lubrication oropharynx with mucus to enhance swallowing

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salivary glands

60
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largest of these glands, located inferior and anterior to the external ear beneath the skin, becomes swollen following infestation with mumps virus

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parotoid salivary glands

(sounds like parrot and it sits on your shoulder)

61
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this gland lies inferomedial to the body of the madible

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submandibular salivary gland

62
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lies inferior to the tounge and anterior to the submandibular gland

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sublingual salivary gland

63
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serous membrane covering the organs of the abdominal cavity, largest serous membrane in the body

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visceral peritoneum

64
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serous membrane that lines the abdomial and pelvic cavities

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parietal peritoneum

65
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the space bewteen the visceral and parietal peritoneal membranes

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peritoneal cavity

66
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the fan shaped fold of peritoneum that suspends most of the small intestine from the internal surface of the posterior abdominal wall

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mesentary proper

67
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extends from the inferior surface of the liver and attaches to the lesser curvature of the stomach where it then runs continous with the stomachs visceral peritoneum

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lesser omentum

68
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mesentary which anchors the greater curvature of the stomach to the posterior abdominal wall, drapes over most of the abdominal organs

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greater omentum

69
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upper portion of the GI and respiratory tracts where food enters the esophagus

70
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a collapsed tube (when empty) located posterior to the trachea, emties into the stomach

71
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circualar muscle at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach

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cardiac sphincter

72
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the most distended part of the GI tract; stores food and converts it to chyme which is emptied into the small intestine

73
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region of the stomach attached to the esophagus

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cardiac region

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the most superior portion of the stomach, touches the diaphragm

75
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the major portion of the stomach, inferior to the fundus

76
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the left convex margin of the stomach

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greater curvature

77
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the right concave margin of the stomach

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lesser curvature

78
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viasable folds on the inner stomach which allows the walls to streTCH

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gastric rugae

79
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the teminal portion of the stomach, leads to the duodenum.

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pyloric region

80
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a citcular muscle the controls transport of chyme from the stomach the the small intestine

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pyloric sphincter

81
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longest part of the GI tract, located between the pyloric sphincter and the ilieocecal valve of the large intestine, responsible for digestions and absorbtion of food

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small intestine

82
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macroscopic folds in the small intestine which increase surface area to enhance nutrient absorbion

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plicae circulares

(ballarinas do pleas and they do them in a circular motion)

83
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the c-shaped superior portion of the small intestine that recives bile from gallbladder and digestive enzymes from pancreas; 12 inches

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duodenum

(when pinned, they will always pin it so that you can see the pyloric sphincter

84
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the middle portion of the small intestine characterized by a relitively larger lumen and increased number of plicae circulares; 8 feet

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jejunm

(when pinned, wont be able to see the pyloric sphincter or the cecal spincter)

85
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terminal portion of the small intestine, contain numerous lymphatics in the walls; 12 feet

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ileum

(when pinned, will be able to see the cecal sphincer)

86
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a sphincter located on the terminal end of the ileum that prohibits backflow of chyme into the small intestine

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ileocecal valve

87
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from ileocecal valve to the anal canal, this part of the GI tract absorbs water and elctrolytes from the chyme and forms and expels feces

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large intestine

88
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an enlargement of the large intestine on the right lower abdomen near the iliocecal valve

89
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a worm-like appendage on the cecum that countains lymphatic tissure

90
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a shiny band of longitudinal muscle along the entire length of the large intestine for movement of feces

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teniae coli

(tenga poop)

91
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bulges in the wall of the large intestine cause by contractions of teniae coli

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haustra

(house of poop)

92
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fat accumulations on visceral peritoneum of large intestine

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epiploic appendages

93
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portion of the colon along the right side of the abdomen from the secum to the level of the kidney

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ascending colon

94
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curvature of the colon of the right side of the abdomen near the liver

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hepatic flexure

95
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middle portion of the colon where it crosses the upper abdominal cavity

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transverse colon

96
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opposite the hepatic flexure, the left curvature of the colon near the speen

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splenic flexure

97
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the portion of the colon which descends on the left side of the abdominal wall

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descending colon

98
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the s-shaped bend at the terminal end of the colon

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sigmoid colon

99
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terminal inch of the large intestine following the rectum

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anal canal

100
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located within the walls of the anal canal, involuntary smooth muscle

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internal anal sphincter

101
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located outside the anal canal, composed of voluntary skelatal muscle

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external anal sphincter

102
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external opening of the anal canal

103
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6 inch portion of the GI tract following the sigmoid colon, strong muscular contractions expel the feces

104
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a large organ located in the upper abdomen, inferior to the diaphragm, stores glycogen, detoxifies the blood and synthasizes bile

105
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the largest lobe and the right side

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right lobe

106
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intermediate size, on the left side

107
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small lobe of the liver, part of the right lobe, located next to the gallbladder

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quadrate lobe

(square)

108
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small lobe on the lover, part of the left lobe, located next to the gallbladder

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caudate lobe

(tail)

109
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a ligament that seperates the left anf right lobes of the liver and connects the liver to the diaphragm

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falciform ligament

110
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collects bile from the right side of the liver

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right hepatic duct

111
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collects bile from left side of liver

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left hepatic duct

112
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formed by the union of the right and left hepatic ducts; the duct through which bile from the liver moves to the cystic and common bile ducts

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common hepatic duct

113
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a muscular sac attached to the inferior aspect of the liver, stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver

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gallbladder

114
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a passage for bile from the gallbladder, meets with common hepatic duct to form the common bile duct

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cystic duct

115
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the duct formed by the union of the cystic duct and the common hepatic duct, conveys bile to the duodenum

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common bile duct

116
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lobulated organ the lies horizontal and inferior to the stomach; secretes digestive enzymes; insulin and glucagon

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