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What is the Bile Route
Right and left hepatic duct
Common Hepatic duct
Common Bile duct
Pancreatic duct
Duodenum

* mnemonic
Radiation
Can
Cause
Pregnancy
Defects
Spiral valves are within the ________
cystic duct
The cystic duct joins the ________ to the common bile duct.
gallbladder
What are the three functions of the gallbladder?
1. Storage of bile
2. concentration of bile
3. contraction when stimulated
Chole refers to:
bile
cyst describes:
bladder (sac)
angio defines:
vessel
T/F

The Nasopharynx is definitely part of the digestive system.
False

Of the three parts of the pharynx, the nasopharynx is the only one not part of the digestive system
esophagus is _______ to the trachea.
posterior
The esophagus goes from the level of _____ to _____
C5/C6 - T11
The esophagus is about ____ cm or ____ inches long.
25 cm or 10 inches long
Gaster is greek for _______
stomach
Ventriculus is latin for _______
little belly
Gastro is the modern prefix for ______
stomach
_______ handles mechanical digestion in the stomach
Rugae
The Duodenum is described as a _________ organ
Retroperitoneal
Substances ingested but NOT digested
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Bile is manufactured by the _____
liver
The liver weighs ____ or ____ lbs
3 or 4 lbs
Bile is manufactured by the _____
liver
The liver weighs ____ or ____ lbs
3 or 4 lbs
The ________ border of the liver is the widest
upper border
The liver is partially divided into ___ _____ lobes and ____ ______ lobes
The liver is partially divided into two major lobes and two minor lobes
When viewing the liver from the front, which lobes can be seen?
only the two major lobes
The much larger right lobe of the liver is separated from the smaller left lobe by the __________
Falciform ligament
The quadrate lobe of the liver is located on the inferior surface of the right lobe between the _______ and the _____
gallbladder and the falciform ligament
The large inferior vena cava contours over the surface of the _______ lobe of the liver.
caudate
The right and left hepatic ducts join to continue as the __________
common hepatic duct
T/F

Bile may be secreted directly to the duodenum by way of the common bile duct?
True

Bile can be carried to the gallbladder via the cystic duct for temporary storage, or it may be secreted directly into the duodenum by way of the common bile duct pg 447
The folds of the cystic duct are called spiral valves, what is the function of spiral valves?
To prevent distention or collapse of the cystic duct
Bile is concentrated within the gallbladder as a result of _______
hydrolysis (removal of water)
What two factors can contribute to the formation of choleiths within the gallbladder?

What are Choleiths?
1.) if too much water is absorbed

2.) if cholesterol becomes too concentrated

Choleiths are gallstones
The common bile duct descends behind the superior portion of the duodenum and the head of the pancreas to enter the __________ portion of the _______.
descending portion of the duodenum
The common bile duct descends behind the superior portion of the duodenum and the head of the pancreas to enter the __________ portion of the _______.
descending portion of the duodenum
Which percentage of people have this strcuture? What what can go wrong in this location because of how narrow the passageway is??
Hepatopancreatic ampulla (ampulla of vater)

60% of people have a hepatopancreatic ampulla, 40% dont. Gallstones get impacted here because of the narrow passageway.
_______ relaxes when levels of CCK increase in the bloodstream.
hepatopancreatic spincter (sphincter of Oddi)
Fatty foods stimulate the duodenal mucosa to secrete the hormone ________
cholecystokinin (CCK)

( increased levels of CCK in the blood cause the gallbladder to contract and the terminal opening of the common bile duct to relax )
The gallbladder is _________ to the midocoronal plane
anterior
If it is necessary to place the gallbladder as close to the IR as possible, the ________ position is best.
Prone

Gallbladder is anterior to midcoronal plane
If you want to drain a patients gallbladder into the duct system, which position is best?
Supine

gallbladder is anterior and duct system is about midway between the front and back.
LABEL
A. Cystic Duct
B. Neck
C. Body
D. Fundus
Cholecystitis means _______
inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystocholangiogram means _________
study of both the gallbladder and the biliary ducts
Cholangiogram means __________
radiographic examination of the biliary ducts
Cholelithiasis is _________
condition of having gallstones
Patients with complete blockage of the biliary ducts may develop ___________
jaundice
choledochalithiasis means _________
stones in the biliary ducts
The digestive system includes the entire _________ and several ________ organs.
alimentary canal ; accessory organs
The large intestine and anus are considered to be part of the _________
lower GI system (covered in Chapter 15)
Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of digestion

salivary glands
pancreas
stomach
liver
gallbladder
stomach
A radiographic examination specifically of the pharynx and esophagus is termed an _____________
esophagram ( barium swallow )
The procedure designed to study the distal esophagus, stomach, and duodenum in one examination.
upper GI series (UGI)
__________ is the preferred contrast medium for the entire alimentary canal
barium sulfate mixed with water
The oral cavity connects posteriorly with the __________
pharynx
Chewing movements to reduce the size of food particles and mix food with saliva are termed ___________
mastication
The _________ is the largest salivary gland located just anterior to the external ear.
Parotid
LABEL
label A,B, & C

Which portion of the pharynx is not part of the digestive system
nasopharynx
The esophagus extends from the _________ to the ________
The esophagus extends from the laryngopharynx to the stomach
The esophagus begins posterior to the level of the lower border of the _____________ @ C5 to C6
cricoid cartilage of the larynx
The esophagus terminates at its connection to the ______ at the level of ______
stomach; T11
The esophagus is posterior to the _______ and just anterior to the ______ and _______ vertebral bodies.
The esophagus is posterior to the trachea and just anterior to the cervical and thoracic vertebral bodies
The esophagus pierces the diaphragm at the level of _______
T10
Where does the esophagus present a distinct dilation?
just before passing through the diaphragm
Where do the two indentations of the esophagus occur?
aortic arch
left primary bronchus
the abdominal portion of the esophagus is termed the __________ which is 1 to 2 cm and attaches directly to the stomach
cardiac antrum
The opening between the esophagus and the stomach is termed the _______________
esophagogastric junstion (cardiac orifice)
The upper stomach would normally follow the respiratory movements of the _______________
diaphragm

The junction of the stomach and the esophagus are normally attached to the diaphragm, making the upper stomach move with the diaphragm
T/F

The esophagus is open and ready for food all the time.
False

The esophagus is a collapsible tube that opens only when swallowing occurs
After swallowing, a bolus makes it to the stomach through ______ and ______
gravity and peristalsis
A wavelike series of involuntary muscular contractions that propel solid and semisolid material through the tubular alimentary canal.
peristalsis
the stomach is located between the ______ and ______
esophagus and small intestine
This sphincter relaxes periodically to allow gastric contents to move into the duodenum
the sphincter @ the pyloric orifice
The lesser curvature of the stomach can be found along the _______ border and is ______ in shape
The lesser curvature of the stomach can be found along the medial border and is concave in shape
The greater curvature of the stomach can be found along the ________ border.
The greater curvature of the stomach can be found along the lateral border
The three divisions of the stomach are the ____, ____ & _____
fundus
body
pylorus
The _______ of the stomach is the ballooned portion that lies lateral and superior to the cardiac orifice
Fundus
In the erect or upright position the fundus is usually filled with _______
A bubble of swallowing air referred to as the gastric bubble
the lower end of the large body of the stomach that is partially constricted and separates the body from the pyloric portion
angular notch (incisura angularis)
The pyloric portion of the stomach is divided into ________ which is slightly dilated and _________ which is narrowed and ends at the pyloric sphincter.
pyloric antrum - slightly dilated
pyloric canal- narrowed
_________ formed by rugae along the lesser curvature funnels fluids directly from the body of the stomach to the pylorus
gastric canal
The Fundus is located ________ to the body of the stomach.
posterior

(lateral view)
Where does the barium settle in the stomach when a patient is in a supine position?
Fundus

In the supine position, the Fundus is the most posterior, so the barium settles in the fundus
where does the barium settle in the stomach in an RAO position
The body and pylorus (prone position)
In the erect position, air/gas rises to fill the ________ and barium falls by gravity to fill the ______ portion of the stomach.
In the erect position, air/gas rises to fill the fundus and barium falls by gravity to fill the pyloric portion of the stomach.
In which position is this patient in?
AP supine barium in Fundus
Which position is this patient in?
RAO prone position, air in fundus
Shortest, widest, and most fixed part of the small intestine?
duodenum
Whats the first superior portion of the duodenum that begins at the pylorus of the stomach
duodenal bulb (cap)
The second part of the duodenum is the ________ portion which possess the _____ ______, which is the opening for the common bile and pancreatic ducts.
The second part of the duodenum is the descending portion which possess the duodenal papilla, which is the opening for the common bile and pancreatic ducts.
The third part of the duodenum is the ___________ , which curves to the left to the final segment.
horizontal portion
The ascending portion of the duodenum is the _________ segment
4th
The junction of the duodenum with the jejunum is the ____________
duodenojejunal flexure
The ligament of Treitz holds the _____________ in place
duodenojejunal flexure
Is this AP or PA
PA (air in fundus)
LABEL
A. Distal esophagus
B. Area of esophagogastric junction (cardiac orifice)
C. lesser curvature of the stomach
D. Angular notch
E. Pylorus of stomach
F. Pyloric valve or sphincter
G. Duodenal bulb
H. Second (descending) portion of duodenum
I. Body of stomach
J. Greater curvature
K. Mucosal folds, rugae
L. Fundus of stomach
Peristaltic activity can first be detected in the lower _______ and continues in the remainder of the alimentary canal.
esophagus
Match the following times to the normal passage times of the Esophagus, Stomach, and Small intestine.

2-6 hrs
1-8 s
3 to 5 hrs
Esophagus 1-8 s
Stomach 2-6 hrs
Small intestine 3 to 5 hrs
Rhythmic segmentation (churning) occurs in the _________
small intestine
Deglutition (swallowing) occurs where?
Oral cavity
Pharynx
Esophagus
_________ are biologic catalysts which speed up chemical digestion
enzymes
The end products of fat (or lipids) during digestion are ______ and _______
fatty acids and glycerol
Digestion of carbohydrates happen in the _____ and ______, the end products of digestion of these complex sugars are ___________
Digestion of carbohydrates happen in the mouth and stomach, the end products of digestion of these complex sugars are simple sugars.
Protein digestion begins in the _______ and is completed in the ___________.
stomach
small bowel
The end products of protein digestion are _______
amino acids
Most absorption of digestive end products takes place in the ______
small intestine
A patient with a high and transverse stomach most likely has a _________ body type.
Hypersthenic
When the large intestine is widely distributed the patient most likely has a _____ body type
Hypersthenic
If the stomach is J shaped and the left colic flexure is high the patients body type is most likely ________
Sthenic
If the stomach is J-shaped and low the body type is mostly likely ________
Hyposthenic/Asthenic
Match the level of the duodenal bulb to the following body types.

Hypersthenic
Sthenic
Hyposthenic/Asthenic

L1-L2 L3-L4 T11-T12
T11-T12 = Hypersthenic

L3-L4 =Hyposthenic/Asthenic

L1-L2 = Sthenic

smaller = lower
If the large intestine is low and near the pelvis the patients body type is usually _________
Hyposthenic/Asthenic
Which body type would this patient be?
hypersthenic

duodenal bulb level of T11-T12
Which body type ??
Sthenic

duodenal bulb level of L-1/L-2
Which body type ??
hyposthenic/ Asthenic

duodenal bulb level of L3-L4
What's BaSO4?
barium sulfate
A mixture of barium sulfate and water forms a _____ ______, not a solution, because barium sulfate never dissolves in water.
colloidal suspension
What type of barium is this and what is the range of ratio's for this barium
3:1 or 4:1 ratio of BaSO4 to water


three or four parts barium to one part water.
Why would a Water-Soluble Iodinated Contrast Media be used instead of barium sulfate?
Perforated viscus
Presurgical procedure
T/F

Even if a patient is sensitive to iodine, a Water-Soluble Iodinated Contrast Media can still be used.
False
What is being demonstrated by the arrows?
Mucosal Folds Demonstrated during
Double-Contrast Upper GI study.
in a double contrast study, the radiopaque contrast medium is ______ and the radiolucent contrast medium is either _____ or _______.
in a double contrast study, the radiopaque contrast medium is barium sulfate and the radiolucent contrast medium is either room air or carbon dioxide gas.
digital fluoroscopy images can be enhanced and or manipulated by the use of ____________
equalization filter
What pathologic indication is shown?

What appearance does this indication have?
Barretts

Stricture or streaked appearance of distal esophagus.
Which pathologic indication is shown here? What is the appearance? What is the major cause?
Esophageal varices
Dilatation of veins in distal esophagus.
Acute liver disease such as cirrhosis is a major cause.
Which pathology is this?

What's the appearance?

Why does it happen?
Zenker's diverticulum

Enlarged recess or cavity in the proximal esophagus

Possibly caused by a weakness in the muscle wall
Which procedures may be performed to detect esophageal reflux?
1. Breathing exercises
2. The water test
3. Compression paddle technique
4. The toe-touch maneuver
patient takes in deep breath and holds breath in while bearing down as if trying to move the bowels.
Valsalva maneuver:
patient exhales then tries to inhale against closed glottis.
Mueller maneuver
The toe touch maneuver is effective for ____ and _______
reflux
hiatal hernia
Where is the arrow pointing
peptic ulcer
What is this?
Hiatal hernia

A portion of the stomach herniates through the diaphragmatic opening.
a mass of undigested material that becomes trapped in the stomach
bezoar
This is an example of?
Trichobezoar

undigested trapped hair
What is this?
Duodenal diverticula

Pouch like herniations of a portion of the mucosal wall.
Whats this?
Gastritis

Inflammation of the lining or mucosa of the stomach
The average healthy adult liver produces 1 quart or _______ to ______ ml of bile per day.
800 to 1000
What is a common site for impaction or lodging of gallstones?
duodenal papilla
list three structures that pass through the diaphragm
esophagus
inferior vena cava
aorta
where in the upper GI tract is a common site for ulcer disease?
duodenal bulb
Of the three primary food substances, the digestion of which occurs in the mouth?
carbohydrates