GI Anatomy Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Arteries of celiac trunk
A
Left gastric a.
Common hepatic a.
Splenic a.
2
Q
What is the RAIR?
A
Recto-anal inhibitory reflex:
Rectal distension causes reflex relaxation of the internal anal sphincter, contraction of the external anal sphincter.
3
Q
What nerve innervates the external anal sphincter?
A
Pudendal nerve
4
Q
Calot’s triangle is bordered by…
A
The cystic duct, the common bile duct, and the inferior border of the liver.
It’s an area for careful dissection during cholecystectomy.
