Surface Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the transpyloric line?
A
Imaginary axial plane
2
Q
How would you located the transpyloric plane on a patient?
A
Half between jugular notch and pubic symphysis at L1
3
Q
List the structures present in the transpyloric plane?
A
- Pylorus of the stomach
- Pancreas (neck)
- Duodenum (2nd part)
- Gall bladder (fundus)
- Kidneys (hilum)
4
Q
Which costal cartilage is the surface marking of the gallbladder?
A
9th
5
Q
Does the liver move with respiration?
A
Yes
6
Q
Which ribs are related to the spleen?
A
9-11 posteriorly
7
Q
Which abdominal plane crosses the pancreas? Which part of the pancreas does it pass through?
A
Transpyloric plane and travels through neck of the pancreas
