Review of the Digestive Tract and Peritoneal Coverings (AP) Flashcards

1
Q

Which ligament supports the aortic hiatus?

A

Median arcuate ligament

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2
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Which vertebrae do the left and right crura of the diaphragm attach to?

A
  • L = L1-2
  • R = L1-3
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3
Q

Which muscles are covered by the medial and lateral arcuate ligaments?

A
  • Psoas major (medial)
  • Quadratus lumborum (lateral)
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4
Q

3 major lymph nodes draining the intrabdominal organs

A
  • Coeliac
  • Superior mesenteric
  • Inferior mesenteric
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5
Q

Which opening in the diaphragm does the thoracic duct pass through?

A

Aortic hiatus

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6
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Site of ganglions of the preganglionic and postganglionic fibres of the foregut

A
  • Pre = greater splanchnic nerves
  • Post = coeliac plexus
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Site of ganglions of the preganglionic and postganglionic fibres of the midgut

A
  • Pre = lesser splanchnic nerves
  • Post = superior mesenteric plexus
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Site of ganglions of the preganglionic and postganglionic fibres of the hindgut

A
  • Pre = least splanchnic nerves
  • Post = inferior mesenteric plexus
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9
Q

Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the foregut?

A

Vagus nerve

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10
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Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the midgut?

A

Vagus nerve

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11
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Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the hindgut?

A

Pelvic splanchnic nerves

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12
Q

Common conditions causing RLQ pain?

A
  • Appendicitis
  • Hernia
  • Kidney issues
  • Reproductive system issues
  • IBS
  • Indigestion
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13
Q

Where is McBurney’s point?

A

1/3 of the way from ASIS to umbilicus

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14
Q

Where is a Pfannenstiel’s incision made, and what is it commonly used for?

A
  • 2 finger breadths above pubic symphysis
  • Gain access to abdomen, for gynaecologic + orthopaedic surgeries (most common method of C-section)
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15
Q

What does a Sister Mary Joseph’s nodule suggest?

A

Advanced metastasising intra-abdominal cancer

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16
Q

What is ascites?

A

Abnormal build-up of excess fluid in the abdominal cavity

17
Q

How can ascites cause shortness of breath?

A

Fluid from abdomen eventually making its way into the thorax and surrounding lungs