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Term
umbilicus located at
indicated level of what dermatome?

location of iliac crest
Definition
L4
T10

L4
Term
linea alba extends from

made from
Definition
xiphoid to public symphysis

aponeurosis of EP/IO/TA
Term
extension of semilunar lines
Definition
9th costal cartilages to pubic tubercles (forward projecting bony nodule of pelvis)
Term
left upper quadrant
left lower quadrant

what's in?
Definition
stomach

descending colon
Term
right upper quadrant

right lower quad

what's in?
Definition
right lobe of liver

appendix, cecum
Term
referred pain of appendix, where?
Definition
epigastric region (under sternum)
Term
caput medusae

what?
cause?
pt usually has what problem?
Definition
protruding veins around umbilicus

obstruction of portal vein
venous anatomoses disrupted, cause portal hypertension causing blood to be shunted to umbilical veins (dilated)

caused by cirrhotic liver (hardened)
Term
types of hernia?
Definition
umbilical, incisional, inguinal, epigastric, semilunar
Term
umbilical hernia, why?
incisional hernia, why
epigastric hernia, why
Definition
UH: babies have underdeveloped ab walls
IH: ab wall made weak by surgery
EH: obesity
Term
rectus diastasis

what?
result?
commonly in who?
Definition
separation of the rectus abdominis muscle into right and left halves

bulge will protrude when pt tries to sit up.

newborns, eldery, preggers
Term
camper's fascia
contains?
Definition
top layer, fatty filled with blood vessels
Term
scarpa's fascia

characteristics in relation to campers?
continuous with?
Definition
membraneous layer underneath camper's.

denser/tougher. * surgeons will use as suture material

continuous with penile fascia, scrotal fascia (dartos)
Term
if urethra ruptured, would urine go to abdominal cavity? leg? why/why not?
Definition
No, leg. scarpa's fuses with fascia lata lining of thigh creating a barrier.

Yes, abdomen.
Term
largest muscle in abdominal cavity
Definition
EO
Term
EO
i/o
inner
function
Definition
O:Outer surface of Ribs 5 – 12
I: Aponeurosis at linea alba, illiac crest

n: ventral rami of lower 6 thoracic nerrves

function: flex, rotate trunk, compress, assist movt/posture
Term
direction of EO muscle fibers?
Definition
DOWN towards pubis (infromedially)
Term
arcuate line
Definition
crescent shaped line at which anterior and posterior rectus sheaths merge and run superficially to RA.

So, inferior to this line RA is NOT covered posteriorly,

below umbilicus
Term
inguinal ligament

composed of?
location?
function?
Definition
folded lower border of EO aponeurosis

superior iliac spine to pubic tubercle

floor of inguinal canal; reinforcement of abdominal wall
Term
Internal Oblique
o/i
inn
function
Definition
O:thoracolombar fascia in back
I:ribs 10-12, LA, xiphoid, iliac crest

n:ventral rami of lower 6 thoracic nerves and L1 (note, L1 not in EO)

functions: flex, compress, rotate (same as EO)
Term
direction of IO fibers
Definition
UPWARD, towards xiphoid. (superomedially)
Term
conjoint tendon (inguinalis falx)

made by what?
location?
Definition
formed by aponeurosis of internal oblique/transversus

extends from posterior border of rectus sheath to pectin pubis, contributes some to posterior border of inguinal canal



strengthens posterior wall of medial half of inguinal canal
Term
pecten pubis or pectineal line
Definition
Term
Result of damage to L1

potential problem?
Definition
weakenss in IO/TA

increased likelihood of hernias under conjoint tendon
Term
transversus abdominis
i/o
inn
function
Definition
O: thoracolombar fascia, iliac crest, costal cart 7-12
I: linea alba, pubic crest, pectin pubis

inn: vent. rami of 6 lower thoracic nerves and L1

f: compress, support trunk
Term
rectus sheath
Definition
formed by fusion of the aponeuroses of EO/IO/TA
Term
rectus abdominis
o/i
inn
function
Definition
o:pubic symphysis and crest
i: xiphoid

inn: vent. rami of lower thoracic nerves (lower intercostal nerves)

fun: main flexor of trunk
Term
as move inferiorly, RA
Definition
becomes thicker, stronger, narrower
Term
pyramidalis m.
o/i
inn
fun
shape?
location?
Definition
o: pubic symphysis & crest
i:linea alba

subcostal nerve T12

tenses linea alba.

triangular; right behind ant. rectus sheath
Term
transversalis fascia
what?
where?
function?
Definition
layer of fascia that lines entire abdominopelvic cavity

between parietal peritoneum and posterior layer of rectus sheath

makes up opening for deep inguinal ring
superior to arcuate line
Term
above arcuate line
EO/IO/TA?
Definition
EO anterior
IO ant/post
TA post
Term
below arcuate line
EO/IO/TA?
Definition
EO ant
IO ant
TA ant

Nothing post except transversalis fascia
Term
primary blood supply of ab wall
Definition
superior & inferior epigastric arteries
Term
superior epigastric a/v branches from what?
Definition
internal thoracic a/v
Term
inferior epigastric a/v branch from what?
Definition
external iliac v/a
Term
venous circulation in camper's fascia
- - - -
Definition
superficial epigastric v
superficial external pudendal v
superficial circumflex iliac v
thoracoepigastric v (to axillaryv)
Term
Below umbilicus, lymph drains where?
Definition
superficial inguinal nodes
Term
above umbilicus, lymph drains where?
Definition
axillary/parasternal nodes
Term
umbilical folds

names?
why there?
Definition
lateral, median, medial

leftovers from fetal times
Term
lateral umbilical fold

-contents
-location
Definition
covers inf. epigastric vessels

central, posterior, left side (medial to deep inguinal ring)
Term
median umbilical fold

contents
location
Definition
inferior, central.

covers median umbilical ligament, a remnant of the primitive urachusn (canal of urinary bladder)
Term
medial umbilical fold

location
contents
Definition
covers medial umbilical ligament, remnant of umbilical arteries.

inferior, central but to left of median fold.
Term
layering of abdominal muscles
top to bottom
Definition
EO
IO
TA/RA
Term
inguinal ring

function (m/f)
composed of
divides what from what
Definition
to transport the spermatic cord (m), the round ligament (f)

composed of aponeurosis of EO

thigh from anterolateral abbdominal wall

canal - 4cm long
Term
inguinal ligament

describe
Definition
aponeurosis of EO thins out making a border between the thigh and abdomen. this is the floor of the canal, upon which the spermatic cord lies. it travels down to the superior ramus of the pubis. the fibers that attach to this are called ' lacunar ligament'.

Note: as floor of canal forms a half pipe for cord.
Term
deep inguinal ring
composed of?
general location
Definition
transversalis fascia, opening midway along ligament

lateral to infer epigastric artery, right before spermatic cord ducts under TA
Term
superficial ring
composed of?
Definition
an opening formed by the aponeurosis of EO
Term
bounderies of canal
ant/post/inf/sup
Definition
ant: apon of EO
post: Transversalis fascia (little contribution from conjoint lig)
inf: ligament
sup: arching fibers of IO/TA
Term
if superficial ring slit open, what see?
Definition
spermatic cord covered in cremastric muscle, a continualtion of IO

ilioinguinal n. on cord
Term
if IO removed, what see?
Definition
that the spermatic cord inserts right below transversus abdominis in transversalis fascia

see cord covered in internal spermatic fascia (no IO)
Term
ilioinguinal nerve

which ring goes through?
how sits in relation of spermatic cord?
Definition
ONLY superficial

lateral to cord
Term
spermetic cord

contents
coverings
Definition
testicular veins/artery, cremasteric artery, ductus deferens (van deferens) artery, nerves (genitofemoral), pampiniform plexus, vans deferens lymph vessels
Term
pampiniform plexus

what is it?
join to create what
Definition
8-12 veins that act as cooling device similar to radiator, cooling arterial blood to keep testis cool

join to creae LEFT testicular vein which drains into Left RENAL vein
Term
coverings of spermatic cord
(3)
each derived from where?
Definition
cremasteric fascia (IO), internal spermatic fascia (TF), external spermatic fascia (Apon of EO)
Term
cremasteric muscle
function?
inneervation?
Definition
elevates testis in response to cremasteric reflex (ilioinguinal sens nerves stimulated. synapse with motor fibers of genital branch of glenofemoral nerve and get cremesteric muscle to elevate

genital branch of glenofemoral n (L1,L2)
Term
90% of hernias are what kind?
Definition
inguinal
Term
inguinal hernia

what happens
two kinds
Definition
above inguinal ligament

intestines/fat get into inguinal canal

direct/indirect
Term
Direct hernias
-% common
-located where in relation to inf epigastric a
predominantly in
passes through what rings?
path to outside (2)
how affects spermatic cord
Definition
25%
medial/inferior to infEGa
predominately females
ONLY THROUGH SUPERFICIAL RING
will go through abdominal wall or slip under conjoint tendon

doesnt affect Spermcord, just joins it exiting the superficial ring
Term
hesselbach's triangle

borders
importance
Definition
medially: RA
inferiorly: inguinal ligament
superior/laterally: inf. epigastric artery

location of direct hernia protrusion.
Term
result of injury to L1
Definition
L1 innervates IO/TA. predisposed to have direct inguinal hernias

this way, hernia has to go through muscle. in indirect hernia, just goes through TFascia
Term
Indirect Hernia
-% common
-located where in relation to inf epigastric a

predominantly in
passes through what rings?
path to outside (2)
in or outside of spermatic cord layers?
congenital?
how far does hernia go?
Definition
75%
lateral to inf epigastric artery
predom males
deep and superficial rings
through transversalis fascia
passes inside all layers of spermatic cord (internal spermatic fascia is Tfascia.)

congential with patent processus vaginalis
usually goes to scrotal sac
Term
which type of hernia tends to be caused by obesity and present in babies?
Definition
indirect
Term
layers of scrotum (2)
Definition
for regulating temperature

skin
dartos fascia (continuous with campers) smooth muscle that contracts to wrinke scrot and preserve heat.
Term
scrotal innervations (3) and direction
Definition
ant: ilioinguinal
post: pudendal
inf: post femoral cutaneous
Term
testis

function
coverings
where originally housed?
Definition
produces spermatozoa/testosterone

tunica vaginalis, tunica albuginea

originally from abdomen, when descended brought peritoneal lining with it
Term
tunica vaginalis
- two layers
Definition
outer covering

parietal layer and visceral layer with space inbetween that has some fluid.
Term
patent processus vaginalis
Definition
embryonic developmental outpouching of peritoneum. it is supposed to close in testis.

becomes tunica vaginalis.

if doesnt close then there is an opening leading straight from abdominal cavity to balls
Term
gubernaculum

what is?
function?
Definition
fibrous cord
that aids descent of testes from abdomen to scrotal sac. as descend, cord becomes shorter.
Term
undescended testes
potential problems?

when should be descended?

when fix?

% occurence
Definition
infertility (sperm cannot survive)
predosposition to test. cancer

should descend by 3 mo.
fixed by 5 yrs
3% full term
30% preemies
Term
passage from sperm
Definition
testis to
epididymis body
epididymis tail
vas deferens
Term
layers of balls
Definition
skin, dartos, external spermatic (EO), cremaster (IO), internal spermatic (TF), Tunica Vag parietal and tunica vag visceral (peritoneum), tunica albunigea
Term
variocele

what?
potential problem?
presentation
due to?
Definition
dilation of pampiniform plexus
tortuous mass on scrotal surface
due to malfunction of venous VALVES or renal problems

infertility. dilated veins cannot thermoregulate and sperm get too hot
Term
where do left and right testicular veins drain to?
Definition
Left - left renal vein

right - IFC
Term
Hydrocele

what?
due to?

how diagnosed?
Definition
accumulate of serous, clear fluid between parietal and visceral layers of tunica vaginalis

drainage or renal problems

common cause of enlarged testicles

light test, see red.
Term
if no light shines through balls what are possible prognosi (3)
Definition
testicular mass (cancer), hematoma (blood filled sac, infection
Term
Testicular cancer

common between what ages
why not do biopsy?
how fast grows

risk factors?
Definition
males 15-35
slow growing
no biopsy to reduce mets, alot of abdominal lymphatic association. entire testis removed instead

risks: undescended testicles, mumps, hernia, family history

risks:
Term
lymphatics of testis
lymphatics of scrotal

extension?
Definition
testes: to lumbar area (quickly mets)

scrotum: say in superficial inguinal nodes
Term
posterior to rectus sheath what are layers?
Definition
transversalis fascia, extraperitoneal fat, parietal peritoneum
Term
peritoneum
what?
layers

peritoneal cavity includes what?
Definition
membraneous lining of peritoneal cavity
parietal/visceral

abdomen and pelvis
Term
parietal peritoneum

lines what
shares blood/lymp/n with what
sensitive/insensitive?
describe pain
Definition
lines internal wall of peritoneal cavity
share blood, et al with the abdominopelvic wall it covers
sensitive to pain/press/temp
pain well localized
Term
visceral peritoneum

cover what
shares blood with
sen/insenstive?
describe pain
Definition
covers organs of interperitoneal cavity
shares blood/n/lymp with organs it covers
insensitive
pain referred to dermatomes
Term
peritoneal cavity

what is it
open/closed in f/m
compartments
what organs?
Definition
fluid filled space between parietal and visceral peritoneal layers
males: closed // females:open
greater sac, lesser sac
NO ORGANS
Term
greater sac (of peritoneal cavity)

lesser sac (omental bursa)
Definition
everywhere but posterior stomach/lesser omentum

post to stomach/lesser omentum
Term
omental foramen (epiplotic foramen of Winslow) what does it form? function location
Definition

allows communication between greater and less sacs posterior to the free edge of the lesser omentum forms hepatoduodenal ligament

 

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Term
Mesentary
composition
function
Definition

double layer of peritoneum, occurs as a result of organ invaginating into peritoneum, continuity of visceral/parietal pleura

 

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supports viscera, stores fat, route for lymph/nerves/vessels to go to and from gut
Term
greater omentum

also called
location
three parts
function
Definition
policeman of abdomen

extends from greater curvature of stomach inferiorly (as gastrocolic ligament), laterally (as gastrosplenic ligament) and superiorly from fundus (as gastrophrenic ligament)

adheres/separates injured structures from rest of cavity
Term
lesser omentum

location
two parts (ligaments)
function*
Definition
extends superiorly from the lesser curvature of stomach to liver

hepatogastric ligament (liver to stomach)
hepatoduodenal ligament (duodenum to liver)

conducts portal triad (portal vein, hepatic artery, bile duct)
Term
Peritoneal recesses, names? locations?
Definition

subphrenic space (sup recess of lesser sac): between diaphragm and liver

 

hepatorenal recess (inf recess of lesser sac): between liver and right kidney

 

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Term
Paracolic gutters
4, locations

(medial two actually called paramesenteric gutters)
Definition
right lateral

left lateral

right medial(paramesenteric)

left medial (paramesenteric)
Term
Hepatorenal reecess

what's important?
Definition
rich in lymphatics
fluid accumulates here when supine (most posterior recess!)
infections spread easily here with interperitoneal fluid and lymphatics
Term
Paracolic gutters
4
location
where does fluid move?
Definition
right lateral/medial
left lateral/medial

located on either side of ascending/descending colon

move fluid superiorly, esp when lying down.

actually* the medial once are called paramesenteric gutters
Term
why is right lateral paracolic recess so importnat
Definition
connects pelvic cavity to hepatorenal recess.

so if appendix ruptures or abcess in pelvis it can spread superiorly easily
Term
sequence of GI track
Definition
esophagus, esophagogastric junction/inferior esophageal sphincter, stomach, pyloric sphincter, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, ascending colon, right colic flexure, transverse colon, left colic (splenic) flexure, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, anus
Term
Diaphragm structures and nerves
Definition
I 8 10 EGGs AT 12

- at T8 - IVC
- at T10 - EsophaGus, vaGus
- at T12 - Azygous, Thoracic duct
Term
right or left colic flexure. which one higher?
Definition
left higher, liver sitting on right
Term
what connects liver to anterior abdominal wall?
Definition

falciform ligament

 

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Term
gallbladder

location?
Definition
underneath liver
contacts abdominal wall al linea semilunaris
Term
pancreas

location?
Definition
behind stomach, tail ends at spleen
Term
spleen

part of what system?
function
location?
where lobulated?
Definition
lymph system!

phagacytes celluar debris, breaks down RBC, recylces iron/heme, immune response to foreign stuff, stores small quantity of RBC

posterior to mix-axillary line, along 10th rib
enlarged anteriorly

lobulated anteriorly and superiorly. (colic and gastric side)
Term
regions of stomach
Definition
cardiac (meets esophagus)
fundus (superior part under diaphragm)
body (major part)
pyloric (funnel shaped)
Term
fundus usually filled with what
Definition
air/food/fluid combo
Term
pyloric region of stomach
- 2 parts, characteristics/funct
Definition
antrum & canal

antrum - where food collects first
(pyloric) canal - contains pyloric sphincter, narrower than antrum
Term
rugal folds

what?
function?
Definition
mucousal folds running longitudinally inside EMPTY stomach. diappear when full.

allow expansion, direct liquids towards, run toward pyloric canal
Term
Duodenum
some functions?
muscular arrangement?
Definition
BEGINS DIGESTIONS, some absorption. mucus for production, receives and neutralized acidified chyme (releases bicarb)
bile released to breakdown fat
enzymes released

muscles: outer longitudinal, inner circular
Term
sections of duodenum (4) and muscle types
Definition

1st: superior/horizonal cap/bulb - smooth 2nd: descending/vertical - plica circulara 3rd: horizontal - plica circulara 4th: ascending - plicaC +kink

 

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Term
which duodenal section most prone to ulcerations?
Definition
1st (smooth)
Term
which duodenal region has entrance of pancreatic ducts and bile duct
Definition
2nd
Term
plica circulara

what?
function?
Definition
circular folds that dont expand
Term
what duodenal region has superior mesenteric vessels that travel anterior to it?
Definition

horizontal (3rd)

 

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Term
major duodenal papilla
Definition
nipple like stucture in 2rd (descening) duodenum from which the common bile duct and pancreatic duct perforate.
Term
suspensory ligament of Treitz
Definition
connects duodenum to diaphragm. attaches to the duodenal/jejunal junction, causing kink in duodenum in 4th region
Term
how long is small intestine

what suspends jejunum and ileum to post wall?
Definition
15-20 ft

mesentary proper
Term
length of jejunum/ileum in comparison to one another
Definition
jejunum 2/5th
ileum 3/5ths
Term
characteristics of jejunum
Definition
larger diameter, thicker (plicaC)
feathery on xray
less encroaching fat
more vascular (pinker)
simpler arterial arcades
long vasa recti
Term
ileum, characeristcs
Definition
smaller, thinnner wall
peyers patches (lymph patches)
snaky sausage on xray
short vasa recti
more encroaching fat
less vascular, less pink
meckel's diverticulum
Term
meckel's diverticulum

what is it?
presentation?
(2s)
Definition
remnant of yolk sac
outpouching of ileum

2 inches
2% of pop
2 ft from IC junction
2x in males
Term
ileo-cecal junction
what valve is there
what else is here?
Definition
ileocolic valve, through which watery contents empties into cecum

appendix
Term
large intestine, how much watery shit in, how much out
Definition
2 L in, 200ml out
Term
tenia coli what? function? location?
Definition

3 longitudinal bands of SMOOTH muscle that converge at the base of appendix and run length of large instestine. draw intestine into haustra

 

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Term
orientation of appendix.
two kinds, which more common? by how much?
Definition
retrocecal appendix (2/3)
pelvic appendix (1/3)
Term
which two stuctures are completely covered by tenia coli?
Definition
appendix, rectum
Term
McBurney's point
what is it?
Definition
approximates location of appendix.

1/3 of way from anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) to umbilicus.

if appendix inflamed, point of palpation that causes maximum discomfort
Term
plica semilunaris
- where
- what
Definition
inside large intensine.

semilunar folds that run transversely
Term
epiplotic appendages
Definition
fat hanging off colon, usually between haustra
Term
sigmoid colon
- characteristcs
Definition
S shaped
continuous with rectum
fairly mobile, this can be problem though
Term
sigmoid mesocolon
Definition
mesentary that connects sigmoid colon to post wall
Term
volvulus
what is it
Definition
bowel obstruction formed when colon twists upon itself (signmoid mesocolon too long!)
Term
rectum
also called
characteristics
Definition
'straight gut'
smooth mucousa
3 semicircular rectal folds/valves that help SUPPORT fecal material
Term
Ulcer
- what is?
- other related problems
Definition
inflamm. erosion of duodenal wall (usually within 3 cm of pyloric sphincter)

can perforate wall, contents gets into peri cavity causing peritonitis

if liver/gallbladder adhered to wall of ulcer can be ulcerate as well
Term
stenosis of pyloric sphincter
-what?
- congenital?
Definition
can be congen or due to hpertrophy of muscles surrounding opening or scarring
Term
peritonitis (inflamm)
Definition
caused by bact infection/trauma

inflammed peritoneal layers can adhere /interfere with movt of viscera
Term
diverticulitis
what
where
what kind of pain?
Definition
inflamm of diverticulum in sigmoid colon (sig colon is part of LI with smallest diamtere)

produced pain mimiking appendicitis
Term
pancreas
-parts
function
location?
Definition
tail, body, neck, head, unicate

secretes bicarb, amylases, lipases, proteases as well as hormones such as insulin/glucagon.

head lies in the C of the duodenum. just posterior to stomach. spleen on left
Term
greater sac
Definition
general cavity of abdomen
Term
lesser sac
Definition
cavity formed by greater and lesser omentum
Term
ligaments attached to spleen
Definition
Gastrolieneal ligament
Lienorenal ligament
Term
Lienorenal ligament
where?
conducts what?
Definition
where greater sac and lesser sac meet, between spleen and kidney


tail of pancreas, splenic vessels
Term
Gastrolieneal ligament
where?
conducts what?
Definition
where greater sac meets lesser sac, between greater curve of stomach and spleen

left epiploic and short gastric
Term
greater omentum
extends from what to what?
Definition
stomach to transverse colon
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