Lecture 3

Question 1

Abdominal Regions

Answer 1

Hypochondrium L+R
Epigastric

Lumbar L+R
Umbilicus

Iliac fossa L+R
Suprapubic

Question 2

Transpyloric definition

Answer 2

Halfway between umbilicus and xyphoid

Question 3

Peritoneal Cavity
(Fluid function)
Parietal and Visceral

Answer 3

Parietal- lining the abdominal wall
Visceral- covering the organs

Serous fluid for lubrication and contains WBC

Question 4

Greater and Lesser Sac

Answer 4

Regions of space between peritoneum

Greater- largest in abdomen
Lesser (omental bursa)- space between greater and lesser omentum

Question 5

Omentum

Answer 5

Double layer folds of peritoneum
Greater
Lesser

Question 6

Greater omentum

Answer 6

Attaches to the greater curvature of the stomach, hangs down and curves back on itself, attaching to transverse colon

Question 7

Lesser omentum

Answer 7

Attaches to lesser curvature of the stomach and the liver

Question 8

Mesentary

Answer 8

Double fold of the peritoneum

1. Mesentary of the small intestine
2. Transverse mesentary
3. Sigmoid mesentary

Question 9

Mesentary of small intestine

Answer 9

Attaches the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall

Question 10

Transverse mesentary

Answer 10

Attaches to the pancreas and lies between the transverse colon and the anterior abdominal cavity

Question 11

Retroperitoneal

Answer 11

Organs which are not suspended by a mesentry and lie between the peritoneum and posterior abdominal wall