Review of the Digestive Tract and Peritoneal Coverings (AP) Flashcards
Which ligament supports the aortic hiatus?
Median arcuate ligament
Which vertebrae do the left and right crura of the diaphragm attach to?
- L = L1-2
- R = L1-3
Which muscles are covered by the medial and lateral arcuate ligaments?
- Psoas major (medial)
- Quadratus lumborum (lateral)
3 major lymph nodes draining the intrabdominal organs
- Coeliac
- Superior mesenteric
- Inferior mesenteric
Which opening in the diaphragm does the thoracic duct pass through?
Aortic hiatus
Site of ganglions of the preganglionic and postganglionic fibres of the foregut
- Pre = greater splanchnic nerves
- Post = coeliac plexus
Site of ganglions of the preganglionic and postganglionic fibres of the midgut
- Pre = lesser splanchnic nerves
- Post = superior mesenteric plexus
Site of ganglions of the preganglionic and postganglionic fibres of the hindgut
- Pre = least splanchnic nerves
- Post = inferior mesenteric plexus
Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the foregut?
Vagus nerve
Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the midgut?
Vagus nerve
Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the hindgut?
Pelvic splanchnic nerves
Common conditions causing RLQ pain?
- Appendicitis
- Hernia
- Kidney issues
- Reproductive system issues
- IBS
- Indigestion
Where is McBurney’s point?
1/3 of the way from ASIS to umbilicus
Where is a Pfannenstiel’s incision made, and what is it commonly used for?
- 2 finger breadths above pubic symphysis
- Gain access to abdomen, for gynaecologic + orthopaedic surgeries (most common method of C-section)
What does a Sister Mary Joseph’s nodule suggest?
Advanced metastasising intra-abdominal cancer
