15 Questions
What is the name of the attachment of the transverse colon to the posterior abdominal wall?
Mesocolic tinea
Why is the pain from appendicitis poorly localized and vague?
All of the above
What is the result of the infection causing hyperplasia of lymphoid tissue in the appendix?
All of the above
What is the name of the attachment of the omentum to the tinea coli?
Omental tinea mesocolon
Which of the following structures is intraperitoneal and has a mesentery?
Appendix
Which of the following anatomical structures is directly connected to the appendix?
Cecum
If the appendix is located in the pelvic region, where is its most common position?
Posterior to the cecum (retrocecal)
Which of the following abdominal wall muscles is NOT mentioned in the text as being involved in localized (somatic) pain when the infection spreads to the parietal peritoneum posteriorly?
Rectus abdominis
What surgical procedure is mentioned in the text as a treatment for confirming appendicitis?
Laparoscopy
During a laparoscopic procedure to confirm appendicitis, which anatomical structure should the surgeon look for to locate the base of the appendix?
Cecum
What is the main difference in the arterial supply between the jejunum and the ileum?
Jejunum receives fewer vasa rectae than the ileum.
Where can the junction between the cecum and ileum be found?
Ileocecal junction
What is the function of the mesentery in relation to the jejunum and ileum?
Provides direct attachment to the posterior abdominal wall
What structure extends from the cecum?
Appendix
In which part of the small intestine are there fewer arcades formed by arteries?
Jejunum
Test your knowledge on the localization and treatment of appendicitis, including the use of laproscopy and identifying the base of the cecum. Understand how the infection spreads and causes somatic pain in the posterior peritoneum.
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