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Which of the following organs is retroperitoneal?
Which of the following organs is retroperitoneal?
What is the primary function of the abdominal wall muscles?
What is the primary function of the abdominal wall muscles?
Which region of the abdomen is located superiorly to the umbilical region?
Which region of the abdomen is located superiorly to the umbilical region?
Which major artery supplies blood to the abdominal organs?
Which major artery supplies blood to the abdominal organs?
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What layer of the peritoneum covers the abdominal organs?
What layer of the peritoneum covers the abdominal organs?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four quadrants of the abdomen?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four quadrants of the abdomen?
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What is the main function of the spleen?
What is the main function of the spleen?
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Which structure is responsible for the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance?
Which structure is responsible for the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance?
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Study Notes
Abdominal Anatomy
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Location
- Situated between the thoracic cavity and the pelvis.
- Bordered superiorly by the diaphragm and inferiorly by the pelvic brim.
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Regions
- Divided into four quadrants:
- Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
- Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
- Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
- Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
- Alternatively divided into nine regions:
- Right Hypochondriac
- Epigastric
- Left Hypochondriac
- Right Lumbar
- Umbilical
- Left Lumbar
- Right Iliac (Inguinal)
- Hypogastric (Suprapubic)
- Left Iliac (Inguinal)
- Divided into four quadrants:
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Organs
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Digestive System
- Stomach
- Small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum)
- Large intestine (cecum, colon, rectum)
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Accessory Organs
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Spleen
- Kidneys (retroperitoneal)
- Adrenal glands (located atop the kidneys)
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Digestive System
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Vascular Supply
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Major Arteries
- Abdominal aorta (branches to the celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, inferior mesenteric artery)
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Major Veins
- Inferior vena cava (receives blood from the abdominal organs via hepatic veins)
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Major Arteries
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Musculature
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Abdominal Wall Muscles
- Rectus abdominis
- External oblique
- Internal oblique
- Transverse abdominis
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Function
- Support and protect abdominal organs
- Aid in movement and posture
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Abdominal Wall Muscles
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Peritoneum
- Serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity.
- Divided into:
- Parietal peritoneum (lines abdominal wall)
- Visceral peritoneum (covers abdominal organs)
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Functions
- Digestion and absorption of nutrients.
- Storage of fat and energy.
- Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance.
These notes cover the fundamental aspects of abdominal anatomy, focusing on regions, organs, vascular supply, musculature, peritoneum, and functions.
Abdominal Anatomy Overview
- Located between the thoracic cavity and pelvis, bordered by the diaphragm (superior) and pelvic brim (inferior).
Regional Division
- Divided into four quadrants:
- Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
- Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
- Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
- Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
- Alternatively, divided into nine regions:
- Right Hypochondriac
- Epigastric
- Left Hypochondriac
- Right Lumbar
- Umbilical
- Left Lumbar
- Right Iliac (Inguinal)
- Hypogastric (Suprapubic)
- Left Iliac (Inguinal)
Major Organs
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Digestive System:
- Stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), large intestine (cecum, colon, rectum).
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Accessory Organs:
- Liver, gallbladder, pancreas.
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Other Organs:
- Spleen, retroperitoneal kidneys, adrenal glands atop kidneys.
Vascular Supply
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Major Arteries:
- Abdominal aorta, with branches including the celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, inferior mesenteric artery.
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Major Veins:
- Inferior vena cava collects blood from abdominal organs via hepatic veins.
Musculature
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Abdominal Wall Muscles:
- Rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, transverse abdominis.
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Functions of Musculature:
- Supports and protects abdominal organs, aids in movement and posture.
Peritoneum
- A serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity.
- Contains two components:
- Parietal peritoneum (lines the abdominal wall).
- Visceral peritoneum (covers the abdominal organs).
Functions of the Abdomen
- Facilitates digestion and absorption of nutrients.
- Serves as storage for fat and energy.
- Regulates fluid and electrolyte balance in the body.
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Explore the key aspects of abdominal anatomy including its location, regions, and the major organs within. This quiz covers both the four quadrants and nine regions of the abdomen, as well as the vascular supply and associated organs. Test your knowledge on the digestive system and accessory organs.
