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Unit 12- Lymphatic & Digestive system Flashcards

1
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Lymph System consists of?

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Thymus, tonsils, spleen, lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels

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Thoracic duct

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larger and longest of lymphatic vessel. superiorly along the left side

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cisterna chyli

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dilated sac of the thoracic duct

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right lymphatic duct

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receives lymph from the right jugular. Smaller and shorter than the thoracic duct

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lymph nodes

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encapsulated collections of lymphatic tissue.

indicators of infection

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Tonsils

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group of developing lymphocytes

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palatine tonsils

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tonsils that can be easily observed with a mirror at the back of thermal cavity

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pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids)

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embedded in the mucosa of the superoposteriar part of the nasal part of the pharynx (throat)

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lingual tonsils

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tonsils are embedded in the root of the tongue

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Spleen

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large lymphatic organ

-positioned left superior quadrant of the abdomen between the stomach and diaphragm.

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splenic hilum

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where vessels, nerves, etc. enter and leave the spleen.

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Thymus

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lymphoid organ- located near the base of the heart. subdivided into left and right lobes.

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Digestive system and functions

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digestive system: oral cavity, gullet, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.
functions: nutrient intake, solid waste elimination

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mucous membrane

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deepest portion of the gut wall. composed of 3 layers

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epithelial layer

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deepest layer of the mucous membrane

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lamina propia of the mocosa

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composed of connective tissue, support layer between the epithelium and smooth muscle layer

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muscular layer of the mucosa

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layer of smooth muscle tissue superficial to the lamina propria

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submucosa

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layer of areolar tissue

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muscular coat

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layer of smooth muscle tissue

  • circular layer: inner
  • longitudinal layer: outer
  • oblique fibers:present deep to the circular layer
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serous membrane/ coat

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surrounds digestive organs and the parietal peritoneum

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tunica adventitia

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layer of connective tissue associated with the surface of the digestive canal

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oral cavity

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initial part of the alimentary canal

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oral vestibule

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portion of the oral cavity located outside the teeth and gums.

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upper lip

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the lip above the opening of the mouth

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superior labial frenulum

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medial fold of mucosa on the posterior aspect of the upper lip.

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lower lip

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lip below the rima oris

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inferior labial frenulum

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media fold of the mucosa on the posterior aspect of the inferior lip

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oral cavity proper

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oral cavity inside the teeth

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hard palate

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anterosuperior part of the cavity, composed of bone and harden octopus membrane

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transverse palatine folds

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the mucosa lining the anterior portion of the hard palate

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soft palate

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-closing off the nasal part of the pharynx during the act of swallowing.
moveable and composed of 5 skeletal muscles, glandular epithelium, connective tissue and mucous membrane.

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palatine uvula

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median, conical projection from the posterior border of the soft palate

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palatopharyngeal arch

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left and right posteriorly oriented mucosal fold

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palatoglossal arch

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left & right anteriorly oriented mucosal fold from the palatine uvula to the tongue

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sublingual folds

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left & right linear elevations of mucosa under the tongue

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sublingual caruncle

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opening of the submandibular ducts- allows saliva and mucous to enter the oral cavity proper

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38
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incisive papilla

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short median ridge

-gets roasted by the pizza cheese

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39
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gums

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portions of the oral mucosa surrounding the teeth

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40
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tongue

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muscular organ

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41
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Tip (apex) of the tongue

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anterior portion of the tongue

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body of the tongue

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the main horizontal portion of the tongue between apex and root of the tongue

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root of the tongue

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posterior part of the tongue

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lingal frenulum

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the median fold of mucosa that attaches the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity

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parotid gland

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salivary gland located anterior to the ace of each ear

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sublingual gland

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located in the floor of the oral cavity on each side of the median plane

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submandibular gland

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salivary gland located in the area adjacent to the angle of the mandible

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48
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teeth

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a tooth has 3 major external parts

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49
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crown of a toot

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visible portion that projects from the gums

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root of a tooth

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embedded portion which occupies a dental alveolus in a maxilla

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periodontium

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connective tissue, anchors each tooth in its socket

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neck of tooth

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portion of a tooth at the junction of the crown and root

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enamel

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covers the crown of a tooth, hardest substance in the body

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cementum

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envelops the root of a tooth, bone like connective tissue

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pulp cavity of a tooth

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hollow space surrounded by dentin and filled with dental pulp

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canal of the root of a tooth

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channel by which vessels and nerves enter ad leave the pulp cavity

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dental pulp

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soft tissue

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superior dental arch

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the eight upper right and eight upper left teeth

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inferior dental arch

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the eight lower and the eight lower left teeth

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incisor teeth

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for teeth adjacent to the median plane

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canine teeth

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teeth posterior tot he incisor teeth (4 total)

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premolar teeth

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teeth posterolateral to each canine tooth (8 total)

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molar teeth

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the last three teeth on each side of dental arch

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wisdom tooth

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last molar teeth on each dental arch

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permanent dental formulas

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2[I2/2, CI/I, P2/2, M3/3]= 32

I=incisor, C= canine, P premolar, M= molar

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deciduous dental formula

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2[I2/2, CI/I, M2/2]= 20 or 2[I2/2, CI/I, P0/0, M2/2]= 20

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occlusal surface of a tooth

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the the surface that faces the opposite dental arch

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lingual surface of a toothe

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surface adjacent to the tongue

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palatal surface of tooth

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the lingual surface on the superior teeth

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vestibular surface of a tooth

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the surface oriented toward the oral vestibule

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buccal surface of a tooth

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the more posterior teeth- to the cheek

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approximate surface of the tooth

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faces adjacent teeth in the same dental arch “the dental floss” area

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mesial surface of a tooth

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surface that is oriented toward the edian plane

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distal surface of a tooth

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the opposite approximate surface is the distal surface of the tooth

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gullet

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the passageway connecting the oral cavity and pharynx

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tonsillar fossa

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depression in the lateral wall of the pharynx between the palatoglossal and platopharyngeal arches

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pharynx

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passageway serves both the digestive nd respiratory system

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nasal part of the pharynx

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positioned above the level of the soft palate

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oral part of the pharynx

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located directly posterior to the gullet

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laryngeal part of the pharynx

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extends inferiorly to the opening of the esophagus and positioned posterior the superior part of the larynx

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esophagus

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musculomembranous tube about 25cm in length that connects the laryngeal of the pharynx to the stomach

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stomach

A

storage organ

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gastric folds

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the mocosa of the stomach has large folds

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greater curvature of the stomach

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the outside lateral perimeter of the stomach

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lesser curvature of the stomach

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the inside medial perimeter of the stomach

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cardiac part of the stomach

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adjacent to and surrounding the cardiac opening where the esophagus enters

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fundus of the stomach

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the portion of the stomach which bulges above and tot he left of the vertical line thought entrence of the esophagus

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body of the stomach

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positioned between the fundus and the pyloric part

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pyloric part of the stomach

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the last third of the stomach that funnels down to join the pylorus

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pyloric antrum

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distal to the body and proximal to the pyloric canal

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pyloric canal

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terminal end of the pyloric part of the stomach

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pylorus of the stomach

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junction of the stomach with the duodenum

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pyloric opening

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entryway from the lumen of the pyloric anal to the pylorus

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pyloric sphincter muscle

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is a modification (thickening) of the circular layer of a smooth

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small intestine

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averages about 6.5 meters in length

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duodenum

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initial 25-30 cm of small intestine

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superior part of the duodenum

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the initial

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superior duodenal flexure

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the bend where the superior part of the duodenum turns 180

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descending part of the duodenum

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portion of the duodenum between the superior and inferior duodenal flexures

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major duodenal papilla

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projection from the luminal wall on which the hepatopancreatic ampulla opens

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minor duodenal papilla

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projection from the luminal wall

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inferior duodenal papilla

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the bend where the descending part of the duodenum turns 90 to the left to become horizontal part

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horizontal part of the duodenum

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transversely oriented portion of the duodenum

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ascending part of the duodenum

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portion of the duodenum between the horizontal part and the duodenojejunal flexure

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duodenojejunal flexure

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the bend at the superior aspect of the ascending part of the duodenum that marks the junction of the duodenum and jejunum

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jejunum

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portion of small intestine that extends between the duodenum and ileum

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ileum

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the terminal portion of the intestine

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large intestine

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about 1.5 meters long

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taeniae of the colon

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tree longitudinal bands of smooth muscle that are visible on the surface of the colon

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sacculations of the colon

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the colic bulges that from due to the presence of the taeniae coli

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epiploic appendages of the colon

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peritoneal covered tabs of fat attaches assist in removing fluid from the chyme

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cecum

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the blind-ended portion of the large intestine that projects below the entry of the ileum

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vermiform appendiz

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a blind-ended tube about 6 to 9 cm long

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colon

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portion of the large intestine between cecum and rectum

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ascending colon

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initial portion which is directed superiorly along the right side of the abdominal cavity

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right colic flexure

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the 90 bend where the ascending colon turns to the left to become the transverse colon

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transverse colon

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the horizontally-oriented segment of the colon between the right colic flexure and the left colic flexure.

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left colic flexure

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90 bend where transverse colon turns inferiorly to become the descending colon

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descending colon

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inferiorly- directed segment of colon coursing down along the left side of the abdominal cavity

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sigmoid colon

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tortuous terminal segment of the colon within the pelvis

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rectum

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straight portion of the large intestine 15 cm long

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anal canal

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the terminal portion of the large intestine about 2.5 cm long

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anus

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the terminal opening of the anal canal

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liver

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the largest gland and largest internal organ in the body

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diaphragmatic surface of the liver

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superior aspect of the liver

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visceral surface of the liver

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inferior aspect of the liver

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hepatic porta

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central indentation on the visceral surface

128
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right lobe of the liver

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the largest liver lobe tot he right of the hepatic porta

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left lobe of the liver

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largest liver lobe to the left of the hepatic porta

130
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quadrate lobe of the liver

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smallest lobe of the liver

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caudate lobe of the liver

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the posterosuperior to the hepatic porta

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gallbladder

A

a storage organ for the bile produced by the liver

133
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gunds of the gallbladder

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dilated inferior portion

134
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body of the gallbladder

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portion superior to the fundus

135
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neck of the gallbladder

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portion superior to the fundus

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cystic duct

A

channel that carries bile to/ from the neck of the gallbladder

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left hepatic duct

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the main bile drainage from the left side of the liver

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right hepatic duct

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the main bile drainage from the right side of the liver

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common hepatic duct

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the vessel formed by joining of the right and left hepatic ducts

140
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bile duct

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duct formed by the joining of the cystic and common hepatic ducts

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hepatopancreatic ampulla

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dilation after the junction of the bile duct and the pancreatic duct

142
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pancreas

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gland that is positioned along the superior aspect of the horizontal part of the duodenum

143
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head of the pancreas

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rounded, right end of the pancreas

144
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neck of the pancreas

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part between the head and the body of the pancreas

145
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body of the pancreas

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extends to the left from the head of the pancreas

146
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tail of the pancreas

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tapered end to the left of the body of the pancreas

147
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pancreatic duct

A

the larger of the two ducts

148
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accessory pancreatic duct

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located mostly in the head of the pancreas

149
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peritoneum

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serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs

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parietal peritoneum

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lines the inner surface of the abdominal wall an attaches to various organs in the abdomen and pelvis

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visceral peritoneum

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covers the surfaces of the organs within the abdominal and pelvic cavities

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peritoneal cavity

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the potential space between the parietal peritoneum and visceral peritoneum

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greater omentum

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double layer of peritoneum attaching to the greater curvature of the stomach and extending to the transverse colon

154
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lesser omentum

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double layer of the peritoneum extending from the lesser curvature of the stomach to the liver and duodenum

155
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mesentery

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double layer of peritoneum between the posterior abdominal wall and the jejunum and ileum

156
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mesocolon

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double layer of peritoneum attaching the colon to the posterior abdominal wall

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falciform ligament

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double layer of peritoneum extending to the diaphragmatic surface of the liver from the diaphragm and anterior abdominal wall

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