10 Questions
Which organ is located at the costovertebral angle?
Kidney
What is the typical capacity of the bladder?
500 mL
Which medication category can affect abdominal organs?
H2-antagonists
What connects both parietal and visceral peritoneum?
Mesentery
Which organ is part of the retro-peritoneum?
Kidney
Where is the kidney located?
At the costovertebral angle
What is the typical residual volume of urine after voiding?
50-100 mL
Which organ is part of the intra-peritoneum?
Stomach
What is the function of mesentery in the abdominal cavity?
Connects both parietal and visceral peritoneum
Which category of drugs can affect abdominal organs?
Corticosteroids
Study Notes
Abdominal Anatomy
- The kidneys are located at the costovertebral angle.
- The kidneys are part of the retro-peritoneum.
Urinary System
- The typical capacity of the bladder is approximately 400-500 ml.
- The typical residual volume of urine after voiding is approximately 1-2 ml.
Peritoneum
- The mesentery connects both parietal and visceral peritoneum.
- The function of mesentery in the abdominal cavity is to attach the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall.
- The small intestine is part of the intra-peritoneum.
Pharmacology
- The category of medications that can affect abdominal organs is anticholinergics.
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