session 10- examplify and CT landmarks

Question 1

CT features at T12

Answer 1

aorta and celiac trunk

Question 2

CT features at L1

Answer 2

SMA, hilum of kidneys

Question 3

CT features at L3

Answer 3

IMA, umbilicus

Question 4

CT features at L4

Answer 4

iliac crest, bifurcation of abdominal aorta

Question 5

what is the L1 plane also known as

Answer 5

the transpyloric plane

Question 6

layers of anterolateral abdominal muscles

Answer 6

external oblique/internal oblique/transversis abdomonis

Question 7

borders hesselbachs triangle

Answer 7

inguinal ligament/inferior epigastric vessels/lateral border of rectus abdomonis

Question 8

what forms the anterior border of lesser sack

Answer 8

posterior surface of stomach

Question 9

which stomach lis around the oesophageal hiatus and prevents reflux of stomach contents into oesophagus

Answer 9

right crus of diaphragm

Question 10

which branch of the coeliac trunk gives rise to gastroepiploic artery

Answer 10

splenic artery

Question 11

whichh 3 structures lie in the free edge of the lesser omentum

Answer 11

hepatic portal vein, hepatic artery, common bile duct

Question 12

why does appendix pain eventually localise to the right lilac fossa

Answer 12

inflammation of parietal peritoneum near the appendix

Question 13

where does a direct inguinal hernia pass

Answer 13

medial to inferior epigastric vessels

Question 14

where does an indirect inguinal hernia pass

Answer 14

lateral to inferior epigastric vessels, through deep inguinal ring