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Which lobe of the liver is the most anterior and extends across the midline?
Which lobe of the liver is the most anterior and extends across the midline?
What separates the left lobe from the right lobe of the liver?
What separates the left lobe from the right lobe of the liver?
Which lobe of the liver is located on the antero-inferior surface of the left lobe?
Which lobe of the liver is located on the antero-inferior surface of the left lobe?
Where is the hilum of the liver located?
Where is the hilum of the liver located?
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Which region is the abdominal cavity located between?
Which region is the abdominal cavity located between?
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What are the contents of the abdominal cavity?
What are the contents of the abdominal cavity?
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What is the thin serous membrane that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity called?
What is the thin serous membrane that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity called?
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Which artery supplies blood to the liver?
Which artery supplies blood to the liver?
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Which veins drain the liver?
Which veins drain the liver?
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Where is the gallbladder located?
Where is the gallbladder located?
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How does bile enter and leave the gallbladder?
How does bile enter and leave the gallbladder?
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Which vessels form the portal vein?
Which vessels form the portal vein?
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Where is the portal hepatic system located?
Where is the portal hepatic system located?
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Which vein drains the small intestine and colon?
Which vein drains the small intestine and colon?
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Which vein drains the descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum?
Which vein drains the descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum?
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Which artery supplies the cardiac region of the stomach?
Which artery supplies the cardiac region of the stomach?
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Which artery gives off branches that supply the pancreas?
Which artery gives off branches that supply the pancreas?
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Which artery branches into the right and left arteries after crossing to the right and entering the porta hepatis?
Which artery branches into the right and left arteries after crossing to the right and entering the porta hepatis?
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Which artery supplies the majority of the small intestine, as well as the ascending and transverse colon?
Which artery supplies the majority of the small intestine, as well as the ascending and transverse colon?
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Which artery supplies the distal portion of the transverse colon, the descending and sigmoid colon, and rectum?
Which artery supplies the distal portion of the transverse colon, the descending and sigmoid colon, and rectum?
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Where do the suprarenal arteries exit the aorta?
Where do the suprarenal arteries exit the aorta?
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Which arteries supply the adrenal glands?
Which arteries supply the adrenal glands?
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Where do the renal arteries arise from?
Where do the renal arteries arise from?
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Which muscles do the gonadal veins travel along?
Which muscles do the gonadal veins travel along?
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Where does the right gonadal vein empty into?
Where does the right gonadal vein empty into?
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Which vein passes posterior to the superior mesenteric artery?
Which vein passes posterior to the superior mesenteric artery?
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Where do the hepatic veins empty into?
Where do the hepatic veins empty into?
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Which artery passes posterior to the inferior vena cava and right renal vein on its course to the right kidney?
Which artery passes posterior to the inferior vena cava and right renal vein on its course to the right kidney?
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Which kidney is generally slightly higher than the other?
Which kidney is generally slightly higher than the other?
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Which arteries originate from the anterior wall of the aorta just inferior to the renal arteries?
Which arteries originate from the anterior wall of the aorta just inferior to the renal arteries?
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Where does the inferior vena cava pierce the diaphragm to enter the right atrium of the heart?
Where does the inferior vena cava pierce the diaphragm to enter the right atrium of the heart?
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Which organ stores bile and drains it when needed to aid in digestion?
Which organ stores bile and drains it when needed to aid in digestion?
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At what level does the abdominal aorta bifurcate into the right and left common iliac arteries?
At what level does the abdominal aorta bifurcate into the right and left common iliac arteries?
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Which arteries are the unpaired branches of the abdominal aorta?
Which arteries are the unpaired branches of the abdominal aorta?
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Which artery is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta?
Which artery is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta?
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Which veins unite to form the portal vein?
Which veins unite to form the portal vein?
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Which vein drains the spleen and receives blood from the gastric and pancreatic veins?
Which vein drains the spleen and receives blood from the gastric and pancreatic veins?
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Which vein runs anterior to the left psoas muscle and meets the splenic vein just posterior to the body of the pancreas?
Which vein runs anterior to the left psoas muscle and meets the splenic vein just posterior to the body of the pancreas?
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Where is the portal hepatic system located?
Where is the portal hepatic system located?
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Which artery supplies the liver with arterial blood?
Which artery supplies the liver with arterial blood?
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Which veins drain the liver?
Which veins drain the liver?
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Where is the gallbladder located?
Where is the gallbladder located?
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How does bile enter and leave the gallbladder?
How does bile enter and leave the gallbladder?
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Which structure lines the walls of the abdominal cavity?
Which structure lines the walls of the abdominal cavity?
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Which organs are located within the abdominal cavity?
Which organs are located within the abdominal cavity?
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What is the location of the abdominal cavity?
What is the location of the abdominal cavity?
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Which lobe of the liver is the largest and lies close to the right lateral abdominal wall directly under the diaphragm?
Which lobe of the liver is the largest and lies close to the right lateral abdominal wall directly under the diaphragm?
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What is the central location for vessels to enter and exit the liver called?
What is the central location for vessels to enter and exit the liver called?
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Which lobe of the liver is located on the antero-inferior surface of the left lobe, between the gallbladder and ligamentum teres?
Which lobe of the liver is located on the antero-inferior surface of the left lobe, between the gallbladder and ligamentum teres?
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What is the smallest lobe of the liver, located on the inferior and posterior liver surface, sandwiched between the inferior vena cava and the ligamentum venosum?
What is the smallest lobe of the liver, located on the inferior and posterior liver surface, sandwiched between the inferior vena cava and the ligamentum venosum?
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Which artery supplies the distal portion of the transverse colon, the descending and sigmoid colon, and rectum?
Which artery supplies the distal portion of the transverse colon, the descending and sigmoid colon, and rectum?
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Where do the suprarenal arteries exit the aorta?
Where do the suprarenal arteries exit the aorta?
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Which artery arises from the lateral wall of the aorta just below the superior mesenteric artery?
Which artery arises from the lateral wall of the aorta just below the superior mesenteric artery?
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Which artery is slightly longer due to the position of the aorta on the left side of the vertebral column?
Which artery is slightly longer due to the position of the aorta on the left side of the vertebral column?
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Which of the following is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta?
Which of the following is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta?
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Where does the celiac trunk originate from?
Where does the celiac trunk originate from?
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Which arteries are the unpaired branches of the abdominal aorta?
Which arteries are the unpaired branches of the abdominal aorta?
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Where is the abdominal aorta located in relation to the vertebral bodies?
Where is the abdominal aorta located in relation to the vertebral bodies?
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Which muscles do the gonadal veins travel along?
Which muscles do the gonadal veins travel along?
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Where does the left gonadal vein empty into?
Where does the left gonadal vein empty into?
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Where do the hepatic veins empty into?
Where do the hepatic veins empty into?
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Where do the renal veins empty into?
Where do the renal veins empty into?
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Which artery is the largest branch of the celiac trunk and passes to the left behind the stomach and along the superior border of the pancreas to enter the hilum of the spleen?
Which artery is the largest branch of the celiac trunk and passes to the left behind the stomach and along the superior border of the pancreas to enter the hilum of the spleen?
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Which artery crosses to the right and enters the porta hepatis, where it branches into the right and left arteries?
Which artery crosses to the right and enters the porta hepatis, where it branches into the right and left arteries?
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Which artery passes to the left to supply the cardiac region of the stomach?
Which artery passes to the left to supply the cardiac region of the stomach?
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Which artery is the second vessel to leave the anterior wall of the aorta and branches off within centimeters of the celiac trunk?
Which artery is the second vessel to leave the anterior wall of the aorta and branches off within centimeters of the celiac trunk?
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Which vein receives many tributaries through its course in the abdomen, including the lumbar, right gonadal, renal, and hepatic veins?
Which vein receives many tributaries through its course in the abdomen, including the lumbar, right gonadal, renal, and hepatic veins?
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Which artery originates from the anterior wall of the aorta just inferior to the renal arteries and descends along the psoas muscles to reach the respective organs?
Which artery originates from the anterior wall of the aorta just inferior to the renal arteries and descends along the psoas muscles to reach the respective organs?
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Which vein passes the posterior surface of the liver and pierces the diaphragm at the caval hiatus to enter the right atrium of the heart?
Which vein passes the posterior surface of the liver and pierces the diaphragm at the caval hiatus to enter the right atrium of the heart?
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Which kidney is generally slightly higher than the other, resulting in the left renal artery being generally slightly higher than the right?
Which kidney is generally slightly higher than the other, resulting in the left renal artery being generally slightly higher than the right?
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The diaphragm and sacral promontory are located in the abdominal cavity.
The diaphragm and sacral promontory are located in the abdominal cavity.
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The peritoneum is divided into the parietal and visceral layers.
The peritoneum is divided into the parietal and visceral layers.
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Cross section imaging of the abdomen is not essential in visualizing the various organs and body systems.
Cross section imaging of the abdomen is not essential in visualizing the various organs and body systems.
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True or false: The portal hepatic system is formed by the union of the superior and inferior mesenteric veins, and the splenic vein.
True or false: The portal hepatic system is formed by the union of the superior and inferior mesenteric veins, and the splenic vein.
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True or false: The superior mesenteric vein drains the small intestine, and ascending and transverse colon.
True or false: The superior mesenteric vein drains the small intestine, and ascending and transverse colon.
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True or false: The inferior mesenteric vein runs posterior to the left psoas muscle to meet the splenic vein just anterior to the body of pancreas.
True or false: The inferior mesenteric vein runs posterior to the left psoas muscle to meet the splenic vein just anterior to the body of pancreas.
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True or false: The liver can be divided into four lobes according to surface anatomy.
True or false: The liver can be divided into four lobes according to surface anatomy.
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True or false: The splenic vein curves along the anterior surface of the pancreas to unite with the superior mesenteric vein to form the portal vein behind the head of pancreas.
True or false: The splenic vein curves along the anterior surface of the pancreas to unite with the superior mesenteric vein to form the portal vein behind the head of pancreas.
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True or false: The left lobe of the liver is separated from the right lobe by the main lobar fissure.
True or false: The left lobe of the liver is separated from the right lobe by the main lobar fissure.
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True or false: The smallest lobe of the liver is located on the inferior and posterior liver surface, sandwiched between the inferior vena cava and the ligamentum venosum.
True or false: The smallest lobe of the liver is located on the inferior and posterior liver surface, sandwiched between the inferior vena cava and the ligamentum venosum.
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True or false: The quadrate lobe of the liver is located on the antero-inferior surface of the left lobe, between the gallbladder and ligamentum teres.
True or false: The quadrate lobe of the liver is located on the antero-inferior surface of the left lobe, between the gallbladder and ligamentum teres.
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True or false: The arterial blood supply of the liver is via the common hepatic artery, which is a branch of the celiac artery?
True or false: The arterial blood supply of the liver is via the common hepatic artery, which is a branch of the celiac artery?
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True or false: The hepatic artery passes into the liver medial to the bile duct and anterior to the portal vein?
True or false: The hepatic artery passes into the liver medial to the bile duct and anterior to the portal vein?
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True or false: The venous drainage of the liver is composed of the right, middle, and left hepatic veins, which drain into the inferior vena cava just below the diaphragm?
True or false: The venous drainage of the liver is composed of the right, middle, and left hepatic veins, which drain into the inferior vena cava just below the diaphragm?
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True or false: The gallbladder is located in a fossa on the antero-inferior portion of the left lobe of the liver?
True or false: The gallbladder is located in a fossa on the antero-inferior portion of the left lobe of the liver?
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True or false: The basic function of the biliary system is to store bile and then drain it when needed to aid in digestion.
True or false: The basic function of the biliary system is to store bile and then drain it when needed to aid in digestion.
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True or false: The celiac trunk is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta.
True or false: The celiac trunk is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta.
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True or false: The short celiac trunk divides into three branches: left gastric, common hepatic, and splenic arteries.
True or false: The short celiac trunk divides into three branches: left gastric, common hepatic, and splenic arteries.
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True or false: The unpaired branches of the abdominal aorta include the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries.
True or false: The unpaired branches of the abdominal aorta include the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries.
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True or false: The left gastric artery is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta?
True or false: The left gastric artery is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta?
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True or false: The common hepatic artery gives off the right gastric, gastro-duodenal, and cystic arteries?
True or false: The common hepatic artery gives off the right gastric, gastro-duodenal, and cystic arteries?
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True or false: The splenic artery passes to the right behind the stomach and along the superior border of the pancreas?
True or false: The splenic artery passes to the right behind the stomach and along the superior border of the pancreas?
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True or false: The superior mesenteric artery is the second vessel to leave the anterior wall of the aorta?
True or false: The superior mesenteric artery is the second vessel to leave the anterior wall of the aorta?
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True or false: The inferior mesenteric artery supplies the distal portion of the transverse colon, the descending and sigmoid colon, and rectum?
True or false: The inferior mesenteric artery supplies the distal portion of the transverse colon, the descending and sigmoid colon, and rectum?
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True or false: The suprarenal arteries exit the lateral walls of the aorta at the level of the superior mesenteric artery?
True or false: The suprarenal arteries exit the lateral walls of the aorta at the level of the superior mesenteric artery?
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True or false: The renal arteries arise from the lateral wall of the aorta just below the superior mesenteric artery?
True or false: The renal arteries arise from the lateral wall of the aorta just below the superior mesenteric artery?
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True or false: The right renal artery is slightly longer than the left renal artery due to the position of the aorta on the left side of the vertebral column?
True or false: The right renal artery is slightly longer than the left renal artery due to the position of the aorta on the left side of the vertebral column?
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True or false: The gonadal veins travel along the psoas muscles.
True or false: The gonadal veins travel along the psoas muscles.
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True or false: The right gonadal vein empties into the left renal vein.
True or false: The right gonadal vein empties into the left renal vein.
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True or false: The hepatic veins empty into the inferior vena cava just below the diaphragm.
True or false: The hepatic veins empty into the inferior vena cava just below the diaphragm.
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True or false: The renal veins pass anterior to the renal arteries.
True or false: The renal veins pass anterior to the renal arteries.
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True or false: The left renal artery is generally slightly higher than the right?
True or false: The left renal artery is generally slightly higher than the right?
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True or false: The gonadal arteries in males are termed testicular arteries?
True or false: The gonadal arteries in males are termed testicular arteries?
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True or false: The inferior vena cava courses superiorly through the retroperitoneum along the anterior aspect of the vertebral column?
True or false: The inferior vena cava courses superiorly through the retroperitoneum along the anterior aspect of the vertebral column?
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True or false: The inferior vena cava receives tributaries including the lumber, right gonadal, renal, and hepatic veins?
True or false: The inferior vena cava receives tributaries including the lumber, right gonadal, renal, and hepatic veins?
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