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mesocolic taenia location:
Clockwise to free taenia / medial surface of colon
omental taenia location:
counterclockwise to thefree taneia / lateral surface of colon
free taenia location:
Anterior to the appendix / anterior surface of colon
Teniae coli is what:
3 narrow bands of outer longitudinal muscular coat
haustra is due to:
produced by teniae that are shorter then the gut
name: omental appendices that is on ascending colon:
omental appendix of ascending colon
omental appendices:
peritoneum-covered sacs of fat, attached in rows along teniae
semilunar folds location:
located between the haustra of the colon
name a haustra in transverse colon:
haustrum of transverse colon
cecum is separated from the ileum by:
ileocecal valve
small fatty appendices (projections) of colon – name:
Omental appendix
frenulum is what:
(anterior/posterior) “lines” that is around the ileocecal valve
name the anterior frenulum:
anterior frenulum of ileocecal valve
the opening of the terminal ileum into the large intestine at the transition between the cecum and the ascending colon – name:
ileal orifice
lips of ileocecal valve is formed by:
ileum enters the cecum and partly invaginates into it
ileocecal valve is formed by:
sup/inf lips of ileocecal valve
in the middle of ileocecal valve we find:
ileal orifice
List the way from hepatic portal vein to the IVC:
hepatic portal vein, right/left branch of hepatic portal vein, capillary vessel of liver, right/left hepatic vein, IVC.
List the way from right ventricle to left atrium:
RV -> right pulmonary artery, right lung, right superior pulmonary vein ->LA
The right crus arises from:
the anterior surfaces of the bodies and intervertebral disks of the upper three lumbar vertebrae.
its the bigger one
The left crus arises from:
the anterior surfaces of the bodies and intervertebral disks of the upper two lumbar vertebrae.
Diaphragm parts:
central tendon ,costal part, sternal part , lumbar part
gastrocolic lig from where to where?
is a portion of the greater omentum that stretches from the greater curvature of the stomach to the transverse colon. It forms part of the anterior wall of the lesser sac.
gastrophrenic lig from where to where?
the portion of the greater omentum that extends from the greater curvature of the stomach to the inferior surface of the diaphragm.
Border between the duodenum and the jejunum:
duodenojejunal flexure
The contents of the rectus sheath is:
the rectus abdominis and pyramidalis muscles,
the anastomosing superior and inferior epigastric arteries and veins,
the lymphatic vessels,
anterior rami of spinal nerves T7-T12
Intraperitoneal organs:
( SALTD SPRSS - Pronounced Salted Spursss):
S = Stomach
A = Appendix
L = Liver
T = Transverse colon
D = duodenum (only the 1st part, though)

S = Small intestines
P = Pancreas (only the tail though)
R = Rectum (only the upper 3rd)
S = Sigmoid colon S = Spleen
Portacaval anastomosis is what:
specific type of anastomosis that occurs between the veins of portal circulation and those of systemic circulation.
Esophageal Portacaval anastomosis is between which veins?
Esophageal branch of left gastric vein and Esophageal branches of Azygos vein
Rectal Portacaval anastomosis is between which veins:
Superior rectal vein(Portal circulation) and Middle rectal veins and inferior rectal veins
Paraumbilical Portacaval anastomosis is between which veins:
Paraumbilical veins and Superficial epigastric vein
Pylorus is divided into:
two parts, the pyloric antrum(first), which connects to the body of the stomach,
and the pyloric canal, which connects to the duodenum
Between pyloric antrum and duodenum is what:
pyloric sphincter
The jejunum and ileum together measure about:
6m in length in adult.
Difference Between Jejunum and Ileum:
jejunum has more Circular folds, is thicker wall, red, wide and lacks Peyer's patches.

Ileum is Paler, thin wall + Peyer's patches, more fat in mesnetery
2/5 of small intestine is:
Jejunjum
Large Intestine starts where:
cecal junction
Large Intestine length:
1,5m
Parts of colon that are intraperitoneal:
Cecum, transverse and sigmoid
Parts of colon that are retroperitoneal
ascending and descdening
Posterior relations stomach:
diaphragm,
spleen,
left suprarenal gland,
upper part of left kidney,
pancreas,
left colic flexure,
and upper surface of transverse mesocolon
anterior relations stomach:
Left half is in contact with diaphragm;
right half is in contact with left and quadrate lobes of liver and abdominal wall
which part of colon is within iliac fossa:
Cecum
In descending part of duodenum this stricture starts appearing:
Circular folds
Circular folds disappear where?
lower part of the ileum
MIDGUT DERIVATIVES:
-distal duodenum
-jejunum
-ileum
-caecum (with appendix)
-ascending colon
-proximal two thirds of transverse colon
HINDGUT DERIVATIVEs:
-distal one third of transverse colon
-descending colon
-sigmoid colon
-rectum
-upper part of anal canal
-bladder
–urethra
FOREGUT DERIVATIVES:
esophagus
-stomach
-proximal duedenum
-liver
-gallbladder and gall biles
–pancreas
Liver topographical neighbours:
-esophagus
-stomach
-duodenum
-transverse colon
-right kidney
-right suprarenal gland
Blood supply of liver:
- 70% hepatic portal vein - nutriated blood
- 30% proper hepatic artery - oxygenated blood
Bile duct subdvisions & topography:
Supradupdental part - above the duodenum
Retrodiodenal part - behind the duodenum
Pancreatic part - passes on the left side of pancreas
Intramural - within the wall of the duedoum
Duodenum parts:
Superior part,
Descending part,
Horizontal part,
ascending part
Ureter parts:
Abdominal, Pelvic, Intramural
whats inferior to Stomach:
Transverse colon + left colic flexure
Spleen general topography:
7th – 10th left intercostal space,
Posterior body
Inferior border : Renal Area, left kidney,
Superior : Gastric Area,
Anterior : Colic Area, Left colic flexure
Pancreas general topography:
Crosses L1-L2 vertebrae,
Posterior to stomach,
Duodenum on it’s right part,
Spleen on it’s left part
Renal Hilum:
Renal Vein (Most anterior), Renal Artery, Renal ureter (most posterior)
Renal fascia divides the fat into:
Perirenal (in contact with renal capsule), and Pararenal (in contact with renal fascia).
Renal Capsule divides the space between:
the kidney and the perirenal fat.
Epiploic Foramen borders:
Anterior : Free edge of lesser omentum ”Hepatodoudenal Ligament”
Posterior: Peritoneum covering IVC Superior : Peritoneum on the caudate Lobe
Inferior : Peritoneum on the first part of duodenum
Inguinal ”Hasselbachs” triangle borders:
Medial Lineal Semilunaris
Lateral: Inferior epigastric vessels
Inferior: Inguinal ligament
Cysto hepatic triangle aka triangle of calot borders
Medial border: Common hepatic duct
Inferior border: cystic duct
Superior border : inferior edge of liver
Cysto hepatic triangle aka triangle of calot content:
Cystic Artery
2 thing at the L4 landmark:
“B4U”Bifurcation of aorta level:,Umbilicus
Which are the two layers of the peritoneum?
Parietal peritoneum – lines internal surface of the abdominopelvic wall -
Visceral peritoneum – invests viscera e.g. stomach, intestines.
What is the function of the peritoneal fluid?
Lubricates the peritoneal surface; facilitating the movements of viscera allowing digestion; resist infection since it contains lymphocytes and antibodies.
What is a mesentery?
Double layer of peritoneum that occrus as a result of the invagination of the paritoneum.
What is the function of the mesentery?
The mesentery provides a connection of neurovascular communication between organ and body wall → connects an intraperitoneal organ to the body wall (mostly the posterior abdominal wall.
What does the mesentery contain?
It has a core of connective tissue containing; fat, blood –and lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes and nerves.
What is an omentum?
It’s a double-layered extension/fold of peritoneum which passes from stomach/proximal part of duodenum to adjacent organs in the abdominal cavity.
What builds up the greater omentum?
four-layers peritoneal fold from the greater curvature of the stomach/proximal part of duodenum to posterior abdominal wall after covering the anterior surface of the transverse colon; hangs down like an apron.
What is a peritoneal ligament?
It is a double layer of the peritoneum that connects an organ with another organ/abdominal wall.
Which kinds of peritoneal ligaments exist from the liver to other structures?
Falciform ligament ( anterior abdominal wall (round lig.))
Hepatogastric ligament ( stomach; membranous part of lesser omentum)
Hepatoduodenal →(thickened free edge of the lesser omentum; conducts the portal triad (portal vein, hepatic artery, bile duct))
What kinds of peritoneal ligaments exist from the stomach to other structures?
Gastrophrenic ligament (inferior surface of the diaphragm)

Gastrospenic ligament (reflects the hilum of spleen )

Gastrocolic ligament (transverse colon) descends from the greater curvature turns under & then ascends to the transverse colon.
What is meant with bare areas?
All intraperitoneal organs are covered with visceral peritoneum except on specific areas, bare areas, which allows entrance/exist of neurovascular structures.
What is the peritoneal cavity divided into?
The greater sac
(supra – and infracolic compartment)

The lesser sac (omental bursa);
What divides the greater sac into two compartments?
The transverse mesocolon.
What enters through the renal hilus?
ureter renal vessels and nervs
Where is the nephrons located ?
In the medulla of the cortex
Where does the ureter begin and end?
At the renal pelvis and ends at the urinary bladder.
Kidneys “first layer”:
invested by fibrous renal capsule
Kidneys surrounded by:
- fatty renal capsule (perirenal fat),
-enclosed within renal fascia (continuous with the transversalis fascia);
-outside of the renal fascia there is a fatty tissue constituting pararenal fat (continuous with the subperitoneal tissue)
left kidney anterior relations:
stomach, spleen, pancreas, jejunum, descending colon
right kidney anterior relations:
duodenum, liver, ascending colon
Suprarenal glands is surrounded by
fatty capsule (together with the kidney)
Ureters is infra/peritoneal?
extraperitoneal throughout their whole extent
Ureters three constrictions:
at the junction with the pelvis,
entering pelvic inlet,
passing through the wall of bladder
What 2 great vessels are connected to the liver ?m
The hepatic artery and hepatic portal vein.
Where is the liver development from? mesentery
ventral mesentery
What 2 lig support the liver?
falciform lig and coronary lig.
What builds the lesser omentum?
hepatogastric ligament:
the portion connecting to the lesser curvature of the stomach -

hepatoduodenal ligament:
the portion connecting to the duodenum - hepatophrenic ligament: the portion connecting to the thoracic diaphragm -

hepatoesophageal ligament:
the portion connecting to the esophagus
What does the midgut consist of ?
Duodenum (distal half of 2nd part, 3rd and 4th parts)
,Jejunum,
Ileum,
Cecum,
Appendix,
Ascending colon,
Hepatic flexure of colon.
Transverse colon
What forms the hepatopancreatic ampulla
the opening of the bile duct commes together with the pancreatic duct - these 2 ducts forms it.
the hepatopancreatic ampulla opens into
The major duodenal papilla
the hepatopancreatic ampulla closed by:
the sphincter ampullae muscle
What is the parts of the stomach ?
Cardia, Fondus, Body, Pyloric part
Whrere does duodeum end?
The duodenaljejunal flexure
What enter through the splenic hilum?
Splenic artery and vein ( leaves and enters ) + splenic lymhatic vessels
What is the port hepatis?
It is a fissure where the hepatic porta vein, hepatic a, lymphatic vessels, hepatic nerv plexus and the hepatic duct enters and leave.
What does linea alba do?
It transmitts small nerves and vessel to the skin
Male hernia is mostly?
Inguinal hernia
Female Hernia is mostly?
Femoral hernia
What is the level of the umbilicus ?
Between the L3 and L4 vertebrae
widest part of small intestine:
Duodenum
Duodenum is Retroperitoneal except for the:
begining
Duodenum is connected to the liver via:
hepatoduodenal ligament of lesser momentum
Liver: Fissure for round ligament location:
lateral portion of left lobe and quadrate lobe
Liver: Fissure for ligamentum venosum location:
between quadrate lobe and major part of right lobe
Accessory pancreatic duct “drains” into:
lesser duodenal papilla
During Development -Foregut consist of:
Ventral mesentery, Dorsal mesentery
During Development - dorsal mesentery is carried to the left and froms
forms greater omentum
During Development - ventral mesentery is carried to the right and froms
forms lesser omentum
Liver: Fissure for IVC location:,
between cuadate lobe and major part of right lobe
The lesser sac (omental bursa) lies
posterior to stomach, lesser omentum & adjacent structures; separating stomach from retroperitoneal viscera on the posterior wall.
in which ligament is the portal triad
Hepatoduodenal lig.
Epiploic Foramen is what:,
a Natural Opening between greater and lesser omentum
Extraperitoneal space is
the portion of the abdomen and pelvis which does not lie within peritoneum.
Name the mesentery that is in conntact with sigmoid colon
Sigmoid mesocolon
Lesser omentum, how many layers, connects what?
2 layerd peritoneal fold that connect lesser curvature of stomach and proximal part of duodenum to the liver
Anterior relations of stomach
Diaphragm, left love of liver, anterior abdominal wall
Posterior relations of stomach
omental bursa and pancreas
Transverse colon relations with stomach:
transverse colon is inferior and laterally to the stomach
Left gastric artery send out 1 branch called:
Esophageal branch
Posterior gastric artery comes from
Middle of splenic artery, short gastric arteries comes from the end
Most of jejunum lies in:
left upper quadrant
Most of ileum lies in:
Right lower quadrant
Jejunal arteries come from(1) - together with(2) + unite to from(3)
SMA - ileal arteries - arterial arcades
Sigmoid and transverse meocolons attach where?
Mesocolic tenia
Arterial supply of transverse colon
Mainly from middle colic artery
sigmoid colon -> rectum : name of junction and level:
rectosigmoid junction at S3
Greater Omentum Transmits:
the right and left gastroepiploic vessels along the greater curvature.
Omentum – which mesentery?
Greater is from dorsal, lesser is from ventral
Greater Omentum Consists of which ligaments:
the Gastrosplenic,
Splenorenal,
gastrophrenic, and
gastrocolic ligaments.
Gastrosplenic Ligament runs from + to and conveys:
Extends from the left portion of the greater curvature of the stomach to the hilus of the spleen and contains the short gastric and left gastroepiploic vessels.
Splenorenal Ligament Runs from + to and conveys:
from the hilus of the spleen to the left kidney and contains the splenic vessels and the tail of the pancreas.
Gastrophrenic Ligament Runs from + to?
the upper part of the greater curvature of the stomach to the diaphragm.
Gastrocolic Ligament Runs from + to?
the greater curvature of the stomach to the transverse colon
Lesser Omentum Consists of which ligaments:
the hepatogastric and hepatoduodenal ligaments and forms the anterior wall of the lesser sac of the peritoneal cavity
Name the 4 Mesenteries:
Mesentery Proper,
Transverse Mesocolon,
Sigmoid Mesocolon,
Mesoappendix
Mesentery Proper function:
suspend the jejunum and the ileum from the posterior abdominal wall and transmits nerves and blood vessels to and from the small intestine.
Mesentery Proper Contains:
the superior mesenteric and intestinal (jejunal and ileal) vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.
Transverse Mesocolon fuses with what to create wha + contains:
Fuses with the greater omentum to form the gastrocolic ligament.
Contains the middle colic vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.
Lesser Sac (Omental Bursa) is behind the:
liver, lesser omentum, stomach, and upper anterior part of the greater omentum.
Greater Sac Extends where to where:
Across the entire breadth of the abdomen and from the diaphragm to the pelvic flor and presents numerous recesses into which pus from an abscess may be drained.
recesses of Greater Sac:
Subphrenic,
Hepatorenal Recess
and Paracolic Recesses
Level of transpyloric plane – what happens there?
L1,
fundus of gallbaldar,
neck of pancreas,
start of SMA,
hepatic portal vein, d
updenojejunal junction
Spleen anterior relation:
stomach
Spleen posterior relation:
left part of diaphragm
spleen inferior relation:
left colic flexure
Spleen medial relation:
left kidney
Name of line that in on the lateral side of the body:
midaxillary line
Ligament that contain splenic vessels and tail of pancreas:
splenorenal lig.
Spleen is surrounded with:
fibrous capsule of spleen
Hepatic triad in Right lobe consist of:
Right hepatic duct, (ant)
Right branch of proper hepatic a,
Right branch of portal v. (post)
Promary blood vessels of anteriorlateral abdominal wall:
Superior,inferior and superficial epigastric
superficial circumflex ilaiac and
posterior intercostal vessels from 11th intercostal space
Internal surface of anterolateral abdominal wall is coverd wth:
Transversalis facis, extraperitoneal fat and parietal peritoneum
Inguinal ligament consist of:
inferior part of external oblique aponeurosis
The superior and inferior opening into stomach is called:
Cardial orifice and pyloric orifice
Longitudinal ridges inside stomach is called:
gastric folds (more evident close to pyloric part)
Lymph from parasternal lymph node go where?
Bronchomediastinal trunk -> left/right venous angle
Lymph from superior medial quadrant go how to the end:
Interpectoral nodes ->
central axillary nodes ->
apical axillary ->
subclavian trunks,
which join the right lymphatic or thoracic duct to enter the jugular–subclavian venous confluence.
Most lymph from lateral quadrant go how to the end:
pectoral axillary lymph nodes ->
central axillary nodes ->
apical axillary ->
subclavian trunks,
which join the right lymphatic or thoracic duct to enter the jugular–subclavian venous confluence.
Spleen is located in which abdominal region
left hypochondrium
Spleen relation to ribs + whats inbetween?
posteriorly 9-11 left, diaphragm and costodiphramatic recess
Name for the fiber connective tissue layer surrounding all muscles?
epimysium
Rectus sheet is between(lines)?
MCL and midline
The lower dilated end of the thoracic duct – name?
Cisterna Chyli
Broad ligament of the uterus Subdivisions:
Mesometrium, mesosalpinx, mesovarium
the mesentery of the uterus - the largest portion of the broad ligament:
Mesometrium
the mesentery of the Fallopian tube:
Mesosalpinx
the mesentery of the ovaries:
Mesovarium
pyramidal mass in the middle line of the perineum at the junction between the urogenital triangle and the anal triangle:
Perineal body
Lumbar splanchnic nerves comes from:
L1 L2
visible line or ridge of tissue on the human body that extends from the anus through the perineum : name:
Perineal raphe ex raphe of penis
Posterior abdominal wall is made up by:
L1-5 + Iv disks.
Psoas major, quadratus lumborum, iliacus, transverus abdominis and the obilqie mscles.
Diaphragm and thoracolumbar fascia
The posterior abdominal wall Is covered in:
Endoandominal fasica, which is between peritoneum and the muscle
Internal pudendal a give rise to:
Inferior recatal, perineal a and dorsal artery of penis
vertebra has 12 joint surfaces:
2 superior costal facet
2 inferior costal facet
2 transverse costal facet
2 superior articular process
2 inferior articular process
2 intervertebral discs
Name of the three lateral abdominal muscles:
external oblique abdominis m. internal oblique abdominis m. transversus abdominis m.
part of urethra that contains internal urethral sphincter m – name?
preprostatic urethra
part of urethra that contains external urethral sphincter m – name?
intermediate urethra
longest part of urethra + external urethral orifice – name?
spongy urethra
Duct from seminal vesicle that joins the Ejaculatory duct is called:
excretory duct
The inguinal canal has two walls:
Anterior wall: aponeuroses of the external oblique and internal oblique muscles.

Posterior wall: aponeurosis of the transverse abdominal muscle and transversalis fascia .

Superior wall (roof): arching fi bers of the internal oblique and transverse muscles.

Inferior wall (floor): inguinal and lacunar ligament
Layer between skin and Transversalis fascia:
Skin.Subcutaneous tissue (-Fatty layer -Membranous layer)

-Investing abdominal fascia Superficial investing fascia, intermediate and deep (covers external aspects of abdomins muscles)

-Muscles and fasciae,External oblique abdominis muscle and aponeurosis, Internal oblique abdominis muscle and aponeurosis, Transversus abdominis muscle and aponeurosis

-Transversalis fascia
coronary ligament incoulds which ligaments:
hepatophrenic ligament
hepatorenal ligament,
right triangular ligament,
left triangular ligament
Retroperitoneal organs (major):
“AC/DC Rocker Kids Party Down”:
- Ascending Colon
- Descending Colon
- Rectum
- Kidneys
- Pancreas
- Duodenum
Anterior relation of the right kidney:
Related to the right lobe of the liver, descending part of the duodenum, ascending colon and jejunum (small part)
Anterior relations of the left kidney:
Tail of pancreas
descending colon
left colic flexure
jejunum
Pancreas‐ the body Passing over?
the aorta and L2 vertebra
lesser omentum contains?
proper hepatic a., hepatic portal v., common hepatic duct - lig. venosum (remnet of ductus venosus)
rib level of liver at right MCL?
(inferior border)
between right rib 9-10
Ligament of Traitz Contraction results in?
Contraction of this muscle widens the angle of the flexure, facilitating movement of the intestinal contents
Superior border of liver level
T7
Stomach anterior surface Related to:
Diaphragm - Left lobe of liver - Anterior abdominal wall
Interior three constrictions of Ureters
(1) atthe junction of the ureters and renal pelvis,
(2) where they cross the external iliac artery and the pelvic brim, and
(3)where they pass through the wall of the bladder
Seminal vesicle location:
Between the fundus of the bladder and the rectum, superior to the prostate
What happens during Ejaculation + nerves:
closure of the vesical sphincterat the neck of the bladder - sympathetic (L1 to L2)

contraction of the urethral muscles(S2 through S4 nerves parasympathetic)

contraction of the bulbospongiosus muscle - pudendal nerves (S2 to S4)
Crus of root of penins is made up of:
ischiocavernosus m
Fundiform ligament of penis (male) Arises from
linea alba and membranous layer of superficial fascia of abdomen
- Splits into right and left parts
Vagina Location:
Between cervix of uterus and vestibule - At lower end of birth canal
Uterus Position:
Is anteverted (i.e. 90 degees at junction of vagina and cervical canal)-
Is anteflexed (i.e. angle of 160-170 degrees at junction of cervix and body)
Rectouterine pouch location:
behind the uterus and anterior to rectum
Rectovesical Pouch location:
Is a peritoneal recess between the bladder and the rectum in males,
Vesicouterine pouch location:
peritoneal sac between the bladder and the uterus in females.
The relations of the vagina are: Anteriorly:
the fundus of the urinary bladder and urethra.
The relations of the vagina are: Laterally:
the levator ani, visceral pelvic fascia, and ureters.
The relations of the vagina are: Posteriorly (inferior to superior)
the anal canal, rectum, and recto-uterine pouch
What which 2 fascias are behind the Transversalis fascia:
Endabdominal fascia and Parietal peritoneum
Superficial peroneal space. Female contents:
Crus of clitoris (corpus cavernosum),
Bulb of vestibule (corpus spongiosum),
Greater vestibular gland
Superficial peroneal space. Male contents:
Crus of penis (corpus cavernosum)
Bulb of penis (corpus spongiosum) with spongy part of urethra
What are the three “major” pouches?
Rectouterine pouch,
Vesicouterine pouch

Rectovesical Pouch