L9 - GI System III Flashcards
Feb 12, 2019
1
Q
What is another name for the left colonic flexure? Right colonic flexure?
A
Right colonic flexure - hepatic flexure
Left colonic flexure - splenic flexure
2
Q
What are three distinguishing features of the colon?
A
1) taenia coli
2) haustra
3) epiploic appendices
3
Q
A large bowel obstruction is located __________. It causes an increase in ________ gas. It can be differentiated from a SBO by the presence of ___________.
A
1) around the periphery
2) intraluminal gas
3) haustra
4
Q
Where are bowel sounds most prominent?
A
Over the ileocecal valve
5
Q
Where does the arterial supply for the appendix come from?
A
SMA –> Ileo-colic artery –> Appendicular artery
6
Q
The ascending and descending colon are what types of organs?
A
Retroperitoneal
