Embryology Flashcards
1
Q
What does the cephalic limb of primary intestinal loop form?
A
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
2
Q
What does the caudal limb of primary intestinal loop form?
A
Ileum Caecum Appendix Ascending colon Proximal 2/3 transverse colon
3
Q
What happens when the abdomen cannot contain intestines anymore during development?
A
Physiological umbilical hernia forms, around 6 weeks
4
Q
What happens to the midgut to form the small intestine loops?
A
270 degree counterclockwise rotation
5
Q
How does the liver and gall bladder form?
A
End of 3rd week
Is outgrowth of distal end of foregut
Link narrows to form the bile duct
The bile duct then gives rise to the gall bladder
6
Q
How is the pancreas formed?
A
Forms from pancreatic buds
7
Q
What is atresia?
A
Complete absence of a lumen
