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58 Cards in this Set
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what are the three parts of the small intestine?
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duodenum, ileum, and jejunum
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where does the greater omentum start?
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the greater curvature of the stomach
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what marks the end of the duodenum?
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the ligament of treitz
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what other organ does the duodenum wrap around?
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the pancreas
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which part of the duodenum has a mesentery?
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the proximal portion of the first part
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is the majority of the dudenum retroperitoneal?
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yes, secondarily retroperitoneal
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what portion of the duodenum contains the entrances of the bile ducts?
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the second portion
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what ligament, descending from the liver, contains the bile duct?
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the hepatoduodenal ligament
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what embryologic structure does the hepatoduodenal ligament mark the end of?
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the ventral mesentery
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which is more anterior, the duodenum or the sma?
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the sma
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what arteries supply the duodenum up to the hepatoduodenal ligament?
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the celiac axis via the gastroduodenal and superior pancreaticoduodenal arteries
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what is the name of the valve where the ileum empties into the cecum?
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the iliocecal valve
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which has longer vasa recta, iliem or jejunum?
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jejunum
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which has more vascular arcades, the ileum or jejunum?
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ileum
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which has more fat on its surface, messentery of the ileum or jejunum?
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ileum
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what is the destination of sympathetics that want to affect the small intestine?
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the pre-aortic ganglia around the celiac axis and sma
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are the splanchnic nerves controlling the small intestine pre or post ganglionic?
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pre
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what is the source of parasympathetic regulation of the small intestine
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the vagus nerve
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what are the divisions of the large intestine?
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cecum, ascending, transverse, descending, and signmoid colons, and rectum and anus
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what are the taeniae coli?
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the smooth muscle of the large intestine arranged into three longitudinal bands
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what are the haustra?
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outpouchings of the colon found between the taeniae coli
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what is the name of the collections of fatty tissue on the surface of the colon?
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appendices epiploicae
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which sections of the colon have mesenteries?
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the transverse and sigmoid
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is the cecum retroperitoneal?
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no, but it doesn't have a mesentery either
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is the rectum secondarily retroperitoneal?
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no, it's primarily retroperitoneal
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where does the transition from midgut to hindgut occur?
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close to the splenic flexure, but there is no clear demarcation?
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what does the transition from midgut to hindgut imply about arterial supply?
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changes from sma to ima
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what supplies parasympathetic innervation to the hindgut?
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the pelvic splanchnics
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where are the origins of the post ganglionic sympathetics innervating the hindgut?
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the inferior mesenteric ganglia
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what branches of the sma supply the colon?
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the middle colic, right colic, and ileocolic
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what parts of the colon does the sma supply?
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the appendix, ascending, cecum, and transverse
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what parts of the colon does the ima supply?
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the descending and sigmoid
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what branches of the ima supply the colon?
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the left colic and sigmoid arteries
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what provides the drainage of the colon?
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the inferior and superior mesenteric veins
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what vein does the smv usually join with?
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the splenic vein
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what are the two places where the imv might drain?
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the smv or splenic vein
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where does lymph from the colon drain?
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the cisterna chyli and thoracic duct
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does the rectum have taeniae coli?
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no, it has a complete circumferential longitudinal muscle layer
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what vessels are primarily retroperitoneal?
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the aorta, ivc, and iliac arteries, and also the ureter
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what organs are primarily retroperitoneal?
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kidneys, adrenals, and rectum
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what organs are considered intraperitoneal?
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the liver, gallbladder, distal esophagus, stomach, proximal duodenum, dmall bowel, cecum, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, spleen, uterus, and ovaries
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where are the four peritoneal gutters?
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one on either side of the ascending colon, and one on either side of the descending colon
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which gutter does not drain directly to the pelvic cavity?
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the one medial to the ascending colon (the small bowel mesentery blocks it)
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what is the purpose of the duodenum?
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prepare food for digestion and absorption.
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does the small intestine extend into the pelvic cavity?
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yes
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where are the plicae circulares most numerous?
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the proximal jejunum
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what are the plicae circulares?
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folds in the mucosal surface of the small bowel
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what are the plicae semilunares?
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folds of the mucosal surface of the colon
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do the plicae semilunares encircle the whole colon?
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no
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does the number of plicae circulares increase or decrease from the proximal to distal jejunum?
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increase
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is the mesenteric capillary bed more extensive in the jejunum or ileum?
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jejunum
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can the appendix be located in more than one place?
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yes
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what is the hepatic flexure?
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a bend in the large intestine near the liver
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what is the splenic flexure?
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a bend in the large intestine near the spleen
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what two structures are found between the sma and aorta?
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the left renal vein and 3rd portion of the duodenum
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what artery provides a route for collateral flow between the sma and ima?
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the marginal artery
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what arteries join to form the portal vein?
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sma, ima, and splenic vein
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what are the four anastamoses that the portal vein can back up into?
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esophageal, paraumbilical, retroperitoneal, and rectal
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