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1
Q

The splenic artery runs a more ___ and ___ course

A

Tortuous and superior

2
Q

What is the name of the communication between the greater and lesser sac?

A

Epiploic Foramen of Winslow

3
Q

The liver has 2x blood supplies. What are they and what % do each contribute to?

A

Supply:
Portal vein: 75%
Hepatic artery: 25%

4
Q

What can we use to view the kidneys and ureters on X-Ray (and why)?

A

Iodine: gets excreted by the kidneys and ureters

5
Q

According to surgeons, what divides the right and left lobe of the liver?

A

The middle hepatic vein

6
Q

On a CT view, which direction does the left portal vein point in and which lobe is it in?

A

Points forward, L lobe

7
Q

Can you recognise all the structures on a CT view of the abdomen? Refer to L 13.9

A
Need to know:
Middle, L/R hepatic vein
IVC, Aorta, Oesophagus
Stomach, Spleen
R/L lung
Main, L/R portal vein
8
Q

Which kidney sits higher? Which has the ‘party hat’ and which has the crescent adrenal?

A

Left kidney is higher!
Right: party hat
Left: crescent