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anatomy of the stomach and bowels and peritoneal cavity Flashcards

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what organs are within the foregut?

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oesophagus, 
stomach, 
pancreas, 
liver, 
gallbladder
duodenum (proximal to the entrance of the common bile duct)
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what organs are within the midgut ?

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duodenum (distal to the entrance of the common bile duct) 
jejunum 
ileum 
caecum 
apendix 
ascending colon
 ⅔ proximal transverse colon
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what organs are within the hindgut?

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distal ⅓ transverse colon
descending colon
sigmoid colon
upper part of the anal canal (⅓ rectum)

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what is the innervation of the foregut?

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the greater splanchnic nerve

arises from T5-T9 spinal nerves

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what is the innervation of the midgut?

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the lesser splanchnic nerve
arises from T10-T11

sympathetic, parasympathetic and sensory supply by superior mesenteric plexus

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what is the innervation of the hindgut?

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The Least splanchnic nerve
arises from T12 root

sympathetic, parasympathetic and sensory supply via nerves fromthe inferior mesenteric plexus:

  • Parasympathetic innervation via the pelvic splanchnic nerves
  • Sympathetic innervation via the lumbar splanchnic nerves.
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where is pain stimulus in foregut FELT?

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foregut innervated by T5-T9 greater splanchnic nerve

so pain felt in upper abdomen

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where is pain stimulus in midgut FELT?

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midgut innervated by lesser splanchnic T10-T11

so pain felt around umbilicus

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where is pain stimulus in hindgut FELT?

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hindgut innervated by least splanchnic T12 root

so pain felt in non-hair bearing area immediately above pubis

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within which abdominal regions does the stomach lie?

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  • roughly in the epigastric and umbilical
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what are the sections of the stomach?

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  1. cardiac (T11)
  2. fundus (superior)
  3. body
  4. pylorus (antrum,canal,sphincter)
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within which part of the stomach is food stored?

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the fundus

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which is the largest section of the stomach?

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the body

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where is HCl, intrinsic factor and pepsiongen secreted?

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the body of the stomach

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which section of the stomach is involved in grinding solid food and mixing it with secretions?

also the widest, most muscular section

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the (pyloric) antrum

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what is the pyloric sphincter?

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  • At L1
  • ring of thick smooth muscle
  • controls outflow of gastric contents(chyme) into the duodenum.
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which side is the lesser and which side is the greater curve of the stomach?

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lesser: concave, medial (gastro-oesophagus junction to gastro-duodenum junction)
greater: convex, lateral (cardiac notch to pyloric sphincter)

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what 2 structures are attached to the lesser curvature of the stomach?

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  • the lesser omentum

- the hepatogastric ligament

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what structure is attached to the greater curvature of the stomach?

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the greater omentum

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what is the vascular supply to the stomach, on the lesser curvature?

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lesser:

R&L gastric arteries

(from the celiac trunk)

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what is the vascular supply to the stomach, on the greater curvature?

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greater:

R&L gastro-omental arteries

(from the celiac trunk)

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what are the 3 main branched of the celiac trunk

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  • common hepatic
  • left gastric
  • splenic
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explain the veins of the stomach

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R&L gastric veins (drain into hepatic portal vein)

short gastric vein

R&L gastro-omental veins (drain into superior mesenteric vein )

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what are the sphincters of the stomach?

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  1. Inferior Oesophageal Sphincter

2. Pyloric Sphincter

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what level is the Inferior Oesophageal Sphincter at? what is its function?
T11 It allows food to pass from the oesophagus, through the cardiac orifice, and into the stomach (is under involuntary control)
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what level is the Inferior Pyloric Sphincter at? what is its function?
It controls (via smooth muscle contractions) the exit of chyme from the stomach into the duodenum
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what process forces chyme from the pyloric canal into the duodenum?
Gastric peristalsis (overcomes the resistance of the pylorus sphincter)
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what are the 3 muscular layers of the stomach?
1. outer longitudinal 2. inner circular 3. innermost oblique
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what is the parasympathetic innervation of the stomach? | ANS
- vagus nerve
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what is the sympathetic innervation of the stomach? | ANS
- T6-T9 spinal cord segments - coeliac plexus (via the greater splanchnic nerve) - some pain transmitting fibres.
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describe the lymphatic drainage of the stomach
gastric lymphatic vessels -> gastric and gastro-omental lymph nodes -> coeliac lymph nodes
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describe the shape and location of the duodenum
- C shaped tube - first part of small intestine (from pylorus of stomach to duodenojejunal junction) - wraps around the head of pancreas
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what are the 4 sections of the duodenum?
D1 - superior (the cap) D2 - descending D3 - inferior D4 - ascending
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is the duodenum a intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal structure?
D1 - intraperitoneal rest is retroperitoneal
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how can you tell the duodenum has become the jejunum?
once a mesentery develops
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describe the spinal level and pathway of the first part of the duodenum
D1 - superior (the cap) - at L1 - ascends from the pylorus
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to what organ is the D1 duodenum attached to?
the liver via the hepatoduodenal ligament
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describe the spinal level and pathway of the second part of the duodenum
D2, descending - from L1 to L3 - curves inferiorly around head of pancreas
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is the second part of duodenum anterior or posterior to: a. the transverse colon b. the right kidney
D2 - posterior to transverse colon - anterior to right kidney
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what structure does D2 contain that allows bile and pancreatic secretions in?
major duodenal papilla
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describe the spinal level and pathway of the third part of the duodenum
D3, inferior - L3 - travels laterally to the left
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is the third part of duodenum anterior or posterior or inferior to: a. the aorta & IVC b. the superior mesenteric artery and vein c. the pancreas
- crosses over the IVC and aorta (anterior) - posterior to superior mesenteric artery and vein - inferior to pancreas
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describe the spinal level and pathway of the fourth part of the duodenum
D4, ascending - L3 to L2 - curves anteriorly upwards, has a sharp flexure, where it joins the jejunum (duodenojejunal flexure)
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how is the D4 duodenum adapted to allow the movement of duodenal contents into the jejunum ?
has the suspensory muscle of the duodenum which contracts and widen angle at duodenojejunal flexure
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which parts of the small intestine are intraperitoneal and which are retroperitoneal
intraperitoneal - the cap of the duodenum - jejunum - ileum retroperitoneal - rest of duodenum
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where does jejunum begin?
duodenojejunal flexure.
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where does ileum begin and end?
- no clear external demarcation between the jejunum and ileum - ileum ends at the ileocaecal junction
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what is the ileocecal valve? what is its function ?
- invagination of ileum into the caecum - at the ileocaecal junction - can prevent reflux of material back into the ileum
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what are the major duodenal papilla/papilla of vater?
point where the dilated junction of the pancreatic duct and the bile duct (ampulla of Vater) enter the duodenum presence of these marks junction between proximal and distal duodenum
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what is the arterial supply to duodenum?
proximal - gastroduodenal artery - from coeliac trunk (common hepatic) distal - inferior pancreaticduodenal artery - from SMA
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where does the venous drainage of duodenum drain into?
the hepatic portal vein
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what is the arterial supply to jejunum and ileum?
branches from SMA (L1)
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what are the 3 main branches of the SMA?
right colic ileocolic middle colic
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what are arcades?
- in small intestine | - loops formed from the branches of the SMA linking via anastomosis
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what level does the SMA branch off the aorta?
L1
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describe the veinous drainage of the jejunum and ileum
- drained by superior mesenteric vein | - drains into hepatic portal vein
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what is the first part of the large intestine? in what section if the abdomen is this found?
- the caecum | - right iliac fossa
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what is the first part of the large intestine? in what section if the abdomen is this found?
- the caecum | - in right iliac fossa
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what parts of the large intestine are intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal?
intraperitoneal - caecum - transverse colon - signmoid colon retroperitoneal - ascending colon - descending colon - rectum (not LI)
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what is the innervation of the caecum?
superior mesenteric plexus
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where is the appendix located?
- at base of caecum
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what is the role of the colon?
- to receive digested food from the SI - from which it absorbs water and electrolytes - to form faeces
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which parts of the colon are covered by the greater omentum?
ascending transverse descending
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where does the ascending colon become the transverse colon?
at the 90 degrees right colic (aka.hepatic ) flexure where the ascending colon meets the right lobe of the liver
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where does the ascending colon become the transverse colon?
at the 90 degrees right colic (aka.hepatic ) flexure where the ascending colon meets the right lobe of the liver
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what is the name of the mesentery covering the transverse colon?
- the transverse mesocolon
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where does the transverse colon become the descending colon?
- at spleen, | - 90 degree turn inferiorly (left colic/splenic flexure)
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does the transverse colon travel anteriorly or posteriorly to the left kidney?
- is retroperitoneal | - but travels anteriorly over left kidney
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where does the descending colon become the sigmoid colon?
- as It starts to turn medially
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in what abdominal section is the sigmoid colon?
left iliac fossa
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which parts of the colon have their own mesenteries?
transverse : the transverse mesocolon sigmoid: the sigmoid mesocolon allow for mobility retro or peri?
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describe the arterial supply for the ascending colon
SMA - the ileocolic → colic, anterior cecal, posterior cecal (all 3 branches supply ascending) - the right colic arteries
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describe the arterial supply for the transverse colon
proximally - SMA - right colic - middle Colic distally - IMA -left colic
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describe the arterial supply for the descending colon
IMA | - left colic
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describe the arterial supply for the sigmoid colon
IMA | -sigmoid arteries
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which sections of the colon drain into the superior mesenteric vein?
the ascending and transverse (midgut) then goes into hepatic portal
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which sections of the colon drain into the inferior mesenteric vein?
the descending and sigmoid (hindgut) then goes into hepatic portal
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what are the 2 portions of the peritoneal cavity ?
greater sac | lesser sac
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what are the 2 parts of the greater sac?
superacolic compartment - ABOVE transverse mesocolon infracolic compartment - BELOW the transverse mesocolon
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what does the supra colic compartment contain?
- stomach - liver - spleen
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what does the infracolic compartment contain?
- small intestine | - ascending and descending colon
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where is the lesser sac?
ie. omental bursa posterior to stomach and lesser omentum
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how are the greater and lesser sac connected?
via the epiploic foramen of Winslow
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where is the epiploic foramen of Winslow ?
posterior to free edge of lesser omentum | ``` hepatoduodenal ligament between liver and duodenum ```
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is the peritoneal cavity completely closed?
males - yes | females - no (uterine tubes keep it open)
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what is the double folding of peritoneam between the rectum and bladder in males called?
the rectovesical pouch
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name the double folding of the peritoneum between the rectum and the posterior wall of the uterus (in females)
the Rectouterine pouch (of Douglas)
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name the double folding of peritoneum between the anterior surface of the uterus and the bladder (in females)
the Vesicouterine pouch
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what is the role of the mucous plug?
in the external opening of the uterus in females which prevents the passage of pathogens but allows sperm to enter the uterus.
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what are the main differences between the small and large intestine?
1. SI is longer, has a narrower diameter, and is more mobile 2. SI has villi, circular folds, peyers patches 3. LI has taeniae coli, haustra, omental appendices
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what are the omental appendices?
pouches of peritoneum filled with fat only in large intestine
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what are the Taenia Coli ?
- smooth muscle of the colom - longtiguinal - 3 strips that run along outer surface - they contract to shorten the bowel
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what are the haustra?
Pouches along the colon caused by taeniae coli being too short
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what are the crypts of lieberkuhn?
- found in both SI+LI - are intestinal glands - found in between villi in epithelium
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what are Paneth cells?
- specialised secretory epithelial cells - located in the bases of the crypts of Lieberkühn in the SI only - produce antimicrobial peptides
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what are Peyer’s patchers?
- Aggregations of lymphoid tissue | - in ilium of SI
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what are the plicae circulares?
- circular folds - in SI only - increase SA
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what are the Brunner’s glands ?
- tubular mucus glands | - secrete mucus with an alkaline pH, which serves to neutralize chyme from the stomach.
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how do you tell the duodenum from the jejunum/ileum?
- only one that contains Brunner’s glands | - broad short villi
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how do you tell the jejunum and ileum apart?
jejunum: - upper left (Ileum is lower right quadrant) - thicker intestinal wall - longer vasa recta - less arcades - darker red - way less Peyers patches

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