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16 Cards in this Set
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The category of general surgery encompasses procedures of the abdomen and non-cosmetic procedures of the ___.
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breast
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Though bariatrics, breast, and GI surgery fall under general surgery they tend to lean more towards ___.
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specialization
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The abdominal cavity contains the abdominal ___.
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viscera
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The pelvic cavity contains structures of the ____, GI, and lower GI systems.
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reproductive
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The retroperitoneal cavity contains the kidneys, adrenal glands, and ____.
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uterus
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The anterior abdominal cavity is separated from the retroperitoneal cavity by the posterior abdominal ____.
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peritoneum
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The abdominal wall encloses the ventral part of the abdominal cavity and extends from the diaphragm to the ____.
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pubis
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The subcutaneous layer varies in thickness from __ inches to more than __ inches
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from 1/4 in. to 8 in.
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The muscles and fascia of the abdominal wall protect the abdominal ___.
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viscera
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The longitundinal rectus muscles attach from the pubis to the 5th, 6th, and 7th ___ cartilages.
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costal
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The abdominal peritoneum is a ____ serous membrane that lines the abd. cavity
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strong
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The ____ protects the viscera in the abdomen and secretes serous fluid.
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peritoneum
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Sections of the peritoneum fold back to connect the ____ organs.
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abdominal
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The mesentery is an extension of the ____ that attaches to the posterior abdominal wall and fans out to cover the small intestine.
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peritoneum
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The greater omentum is another extension of the serous membrane covering the stomach, duodenum, and part of the ____.
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colon
These extensions are often referred to as peritoneal reflections |
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The Hesselbach triangle is the area bounded by the rectus abdominis muscle, the inguninal ligament, and the inferior ____ vessels.
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epigastric vessels
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