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Question 1

What are the three external features that differentiate the small intestine to the large intestine?

Answer 1

Epiploic appendages (outpouchings of fat-filled, serosa-covered structures) that are attached to the walls of the large intestine
2. The teniae coli: an incomplete outer longitudinal layer
(exceptions: Appendix and Rectum)
3. Sacculations (haustra)

Question 2

What is the opening of the ileum into the cecum called?

Answer 2

Ileocecal valve/lips

Question 3

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Answer 3

Question 4

How is the retroceccal reccess formed?

Answer 4

it is formed by the fusion of the visceral peritoneum covering the the cecum and the parietal peritoneum over the iliac fossa.

Question 5

Where does the appendix open into the cecum?

Answer 5

at the appendical opening below the ileocecal opening

Question 6

What artery is the appendicular artery a branch of?

Answer 6

ileocolic artery

Question 7

What are the positions of the appendix?

Answer 7

Question 8

Is the ascending colon a retro or intraperotenoeal organ

Answer 8

Retroperitoneal

Question 9

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Answer 9

Question 10

What does the transverse mesocolon cover and cross?

Answer 10

It crosses the second part of the duodenum and covers the anterior surface of the pancreas