Abdominal Anatomy Flashcards
(18 cards)
CT Colours:
Black
Grey
White
Low Density
Soft Tissue
High Density
What are the main parts of the Abdomen?
Stomach
Small & Large Intestine
Pancreas
Liver
Gall Bladder
What are the 4 regions of the stomach?
Fundus
Body
Cardia
Pylorus
What is the role of the stomach?
Break down food
Function of small intestine
Digestion & Absorption of Nutrients
What are the three regions of the small intestine?
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
Main role of large intestine
Water Absorption
What does the Liver store?
Glycogen
Vitamins
Minerals
What does the Liver produce & secrete?
Albumin
Bile
What are the 4 lobes of the Liver?
Right
Caudate
Quadrate
Left
What two vessels does the Liver get blood supply from?
Hepatic Portal Vein
Hepatic Arteries
What are the three sections of the pancreas?
Head
Body
Tail
What is the function of the Pancreas?
Exocrine digestion function, insulin and digestive enzymes created
Function of Gallbladder
Holds Bile
Function of Spleen
Lymphatic aspects & Filtering blood cells
Function of kidney
Urine production and waste water
Function of Adrenal Glands
Produce Adrenaline