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Which cavity houses the mediastinum, pleural cavities, and pericardial cavity?
Which cavity houses the mediastinum, pleural cavities, and pericardial cavity?
- Thoracic cavity (correct)
- Abdominal cavity
- Abdominopelvic cavity
- Pelvic cavity
What is the primary function of the serous fluid within the coelomic sac?
What is the primary function of the serous fluid within the coelomic sac?
- To facilitate nutrient absorption
- To promote immune responses within the organ
- To reduce friction between the organ and the body wall (correct)
- To provide structural support to the organ
How does an intraperitoneal organ differ from a retroperitoneal organ in terms of peritoneal covering?
How does an intraperitoneal organ differ from a retroperitoneal organ in terms of peritoneal covering?
- Intraperitoneal organs are completely surrounded by the visceral peritoneum, while retroperitoneal organs are only covered on their anterior side. (correct)
- Intraperitoneal organs are located outside the peritoneal cavity, while retroperitoneal organs are inside.
- Intraperitoneal organs lack a mesentery, while retroperitoneal organs have a broad mesentery.
- Intraperitoneal organs receive blood supply from the parietal peritoneum, while retroperitoneal organs receive blood supply from the visceral peritoneum.
Which of the following organs is correctly classified based on its position relative to the peritoneum?
Which of the following organs is correctly classified based on its position relative to the peritoneum?
What is the role of the mesentery in relation to the peritoneum?
What is the role of the mesentery in relation to the peritoneum?
What is the primary function of the greater omentum?
What is the primary function of the greater omentum?
Which structure connects the transverse colon to the posterior abdominal wall?
Which structure connects the transverse colon to the posterior abdominal wall?
Which characteristics describe the embryonic gut tube?
Which characteristics describe the embryonic gut tube?
Which of the following organs is derived from the foregut?
Which of the following organs is derived from the foregut?
What is the significance of the omental bursa in relation to the stomach?
What is the significance of the omental bursa in relation to the stomach?
Which of the following structures is derived from the midgut?
Which of the following structures is derived from the midgut?
Which of the following is supplied by the hindgut?
Which of the following is supplied by the hindgut?
Which of the following organs is classified as retroperitoneal?
Which of the following organs is classified as retroperitoneal?
Which artery supplies blood to the foregut?
Which artery supplies blood to the foregut?
What is the main blood supply for the midgut?
What is the main blood supply for the midgut?
Which artery provides the primary blood supply to the hindgut?
Which artery provides the primary blood supply to the hindgut?
Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the foregut and midgut?
Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the foregut and midgut?
What type of innervation does the pelvic splanchnic nerve provide to the hindgut?
What type of innervation does the pelvic splanchnic nerve provide to the hindgut?
Where do the lumbar splanchnic nerves originate and terminate?
Where do the lumbar splanchnic nerves originate and terminate?
Which spinal cord segments do the pelvic splanchnic nerves originate from?
Which spinal cord segments do the pelvic splanchnic nerves originate from?
Which of the following is the main function of the parietal peritoneum?
Which of the following is the main function of the parietal peritoneum?
What is the significance of the peritoneal cavity?
What is the significance of the peritoneal cavity?
What is the primary role of the lesser omentum?
What is the primary role of the lesser omentum?
Which of the following structures is part of the hindgut derivative?
Which of the following structures is part of the hindgut derivative?
Which of the following nerves carries sympathetic fibers to the superior mesenteric ganglion?
Which of the following nerves carries sympathetic fibers to the superior mesenteric ganglion?
Which of the following statements best describes the autonomic innervation of the abdominal viscera?
Which of the following statements best describes the autonomic innervation of the abdominal viscera?
What is the role of the visceral peritoneum?
What is the role of the visceral peritoneum?
In what way do the nervous and circulatory systems interact within the mesentery?
In what way do the nervous and circulatory systems interact within the mesentery?
If a patient has a blockage in the celiac trunk, which organs would likely be affected?
If a patient has a blockage in the celiac trunk, which organs would likely be affected?
A surgeon is performing an operation and needs to access the lesser sac. What anatomical landmark can they use to locate the entrance to the lesser sac?
A surgeon is performing an operation and needs to access the lesser sac. What anatomical landmark can they use to locate the entrance to the lesser sac?
After a car accident, a patient is diagnosed with peritonitis. What membrane is inflamed in this condition?
After a car accident, a patient is diagnosed with peritonitis. What membrane is inflamed in this condition?
A doctor discovers a tumor in the proximal part of the transverse colon. From which embryonic region did this tumor most likely originate?
A doctor discovers a tumor in the proximal part of the transverse colon. From which embryonic region did this tumor most likely originate?
A patient undergoing abdominal surgery requires the surgeon to temporarily clamp an artery. If the surgeon clamps the inferior mesenteric artery, which of the following organs would be most directly affected by the reduced blood flow?
A patient undergoing abdominal surgery requires the surgeon to temporarily clamp an artery. If the surgeon clamps the inferior mesenteric artery, which of the following organs would be most directly affected by the reduced blood flow?
A patient has difficulty with digestion and reduced intestinal motility. If this is due to nerve damage, which nerve is most likely affected?
A patient has difficulty with digestion and reduced intestinal motility. If this is due to nerve damage, which nerve is most likely affected?
A patient has fatty tissue surrounding the small intestine, and immune cells are involved. Which structure is most likely being described?
A patient has fatty tissue surrounding the small intestine, and immune cells are involved. Which structure is most likely being described?
During an appendectomy, the surgeon identifies the ileum entering into the large intestine. Which specific anatomical structure is the surgeon observing?
During an appendectomy, the surgeon identifies the ileum entering into the large intestine. Which specific anatomical structure is the surgeon observing?
Which nerve carries sympathetic fibers that, when stimulated, would likely decrease intestinal motility?
Which nerve carries sympathetic fibers that, when stimulated, would likely decrease intestinal motility?
If a disease specifically impairs the function of the visceral peritoneum, which of the following processes would be most directly affected?
If a disease specifically impairs the function of the visceral peritoneum, which of the following processes would be most directly affected?
Flashcards
Peritoneal cavity
Peritoneal cavity
The potential space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum containing peritoneal fluid.
Parietal peritoneum
Parietal peritoneum
The outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall.
Visceral peritoneum
Visceral peritoneum
The inner layer of the peritoneum that covers the abdominal organs (viscera).
Mesentery
Mesentery
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Greater Omentum
Greater Omentum
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Intraperitoneal
Intraperitoneal
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Retroperitoneal
Retroperitoneal
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Celiac trunk
Celiac trunk
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Superior mesenteric artery
Superior mesenteric artery
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Inferior mesenteric artery
Inferior mesenteric artery
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Vagus nerve
Vagus nerve
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Greater splanchnic nerve
Greater splanchnic nerve
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Lesser splanchnic nerve
Lesser splanchnic nerve
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Lumbar splanchnic nerve
Lumbar splanchnic nerve
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Pelvic splanchnic nerve
Pelvic splanchnic nerve
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Foregut
Foregut
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Midgut
Midgut
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Hindgut
Hindgut
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Cavity
Cavity
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Study Notes
- The abdomen contains abdominal cavity viscera and its organs are divided by the peritoneum.
Abdominal Cavity
- The abdominal cavity sits inferior to the thoracic cavity, separated by the diaphragm.
- The abdominopelvic cavity houses the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
Peritoneum
- The peritoneum is a membrane lining the abdominal cavity with parietal and visceral layers.
- The peritoneal cavity sits between the parietal and visceral peritoneum layers.
- Mesentery and mesocolon attach to the peritoneum.
- Intraperitoneal organs include the stomach and the intestines generally.
- The liver is mostly intraperitoneal
- Retroperitoneal organs include the pancreas and rectum.
- Organs surrounded by the visceral peritoneum are parts of the peritoneum.
- The peritoneal cavity contains peritoneal fluid.
Greater Omentum
- The greater omentum is a structure in the abdomen.
- It is connected to the liver, stomach, gastrocolic ligament, transverse colon, duodenum and mesentery.
- It supports immune response with immune cells and stores fat.
- It prevents friction and adhesion of the intestines to each other.
- The small and large intestine are connected to the greater omentum.
Embryonic Gut Tube
- The embryonic gut tube contributes to digestive, respiratory, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems.
- It is supplied by major arteries and has an autonomic nerve supply.
Foregut
- Organs include: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum (proximal), Liver, Gall Bladder, Pancreas and Spleen
- The blood supply comes from the celiac trunk.
Midgut
- The midgut consists of the rest of the small intestine, cecum, ascending colon, and transverse colon (proximal 2/3).
- Its blood supply comes from the superior mesenteric artery.
Hindgut
- The hindgut consists of the rest of the colon and the rectum and anal canal (upper part)
- Its blood supply comes from the inferior mesenteric artery.
Retroperitoneal Organs
- Retroperitoneal organs include the right and left suprarenal glands and the ascending and descending colon.
- Also, the right and left kidneys, the duodenum (except the proximal part) and the pancreas (except the tail).
Splanchnic Nerves
- Splanchnic nerves are mostly autonomic nerves between the spinal cord and prevertebral ganglia.
- The greater splanchnic nerve (sympathetic) runs from T5-T9 to the celiac ganglion.
- The lesser splanchnic nerve (sympathetic) runs from T10-T11 to the superior mesenteric ganglion.
- The least splanchnic nerve (sympathetic) runs from T12 to the aorticorenal ganglion.
- The lumbar splanchnic nerve (sympathetic) runs from L1-L3 to the inferior mesenteric ganglion.
- The sacral splanchnic nerve (sympathetic) runs from sympathetic ganglia S1-S2 to the inferior hypogastric plexus.
- The pelvic splanchnic nerve (parasympathetic) runs from S2-S4 to ganglia on organ walls.
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