s2-3 examplify Flashcards
where in the gi tract is the appendix located
caecum
what is the longest section of the gi tract
ileum
where do the PS pre-G fibre synapsse in gut
visceral wall
where do the s pre-G fibres synapse in gut
sympathetic chain, passing onto pre-vertebral ganglia where they synapse
what does cranio-sacral outlook refer to
parasympathetic nervous system
structure of oesophagus inside to outside
lumen, epithelia, lamina propria, muscularis mucosae, submucosa, inner circular muscle, outer longitudinal muscle
borders of hesselbachs triangle
medial- rectus abdominis
lateral- inferior epigastric vessels
inferior- inguinal ligament
borders of femoral canal
Medial border – lacunar ligament.
Lateral border – femoral vein.
Anterior border – inguinal ligament.
Posterior border – pectineal ligament, superior ramus of the pubic bone, and the pectineus muscle
lateral border of femoral ring
femoral vein. the femoral canal is in the empty space section of NAVEL
what is at the midpoint of the inguinal ligament
deep inguinal ring
boundaries inguinal canal
Anterior wall – aponeurosis of the external oblique, reinforced by the internal oblique muscle laterally.
Posterior wall – transversalis fascia.
Roof – transversalis fascia, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis.
Floor – inguinal ligament (a ‘rolled up’ portion of the external oblique aponeurosis), thickened medially by the lacunar ligament.
location linea alba
vertical in midline from xiphoid process to pubic symphisis
what type of hernia is precipitated by weakened conjoint tendon
direct inguinal herna, as the conjoint tendon reinforces the medial part of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal