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What is the deepest layer of the abdominal wall?
What is the deepest layer of the abdominal wall?
- Transversalis Fascia (correct)
- Transversus Abdominis
- External Oblique Aponeurosis
- Quadratus Lumborum
Through which structure do the spermatic cord and the round ligament of the uterus pass in the lower quadrant of the anterior abdominal wall?
Through which structure do the spermatic cord and the round ligament of the uterus pass in the lower quadrant of the anterior abdominal wall?
- Psoas Muscle
- Diaphragm
- Inguinal Canals (correct)
- Transversus Abdominis
Which muscles make up the posterior abdominal wall?
Which muscles make up the posterior abdominal wall?
- Psoas, Transversus Abdominis, Rectus Abdominis
- Quadratus Lumborum, External Oblique, Internal Oblique
- Psoas, Quadratus Lumborum, Transversus Abdominis (correct)
- Rectus Abdominis, Transversus Abdominis, External Oblique
Which arteries supply the anterior abdominal wall?
Which arteries supply the anterior abdominal wall?
Which of the following is NOT considered a gastrointestinal (GI) organ?
Which of the following is NOT considered a gastrointestinal (GI) organ?
What is the approximate length of the esophagus?
What is the approximate length of the esophagus?
What is the approximate incidence of Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS) per 1000 live births?
What is the approximate incidence of Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS) per 1000 live births?
Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the small intestines?
Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the small intestines?
What is the first part of the large intestine that follows the ileum?
What is the first part of the large intestine that follows the ileum?
Where is the Ligament of Treitz located in relation to the small intestines?
Where is the Ligament of Treitz located in relation to the small intestines?
What causes a functional gastric outlet obstruction in Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis?
What causes a functional gastric outlet obstruction in Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis?
Where is the liver located?
Where is the liver located?
What structures are found in the porta hepatis of the liver?
What structures are found in the porta hepatis of the liver?
What does the gallbladder store and concentrate?
What does the gallbladder store and concentrate?
What connects the left branch of the portal vein and the inferior vena cava (IVC)?
What connects the left branch of the portal vein and the inferior vena cava (IVC)?
What is the main function of the pancreas in digestion?
What is the main function of the pancreas in digestion?
Which organ is responsible for breaking down platelets and old red blood cells?
Which organ is responsible for breaking down platelets and old red blood cells?
Where are the kidneys located in the abdomen?
Where are the kidneys located in the abdomen?
Which blood vessel carries blood away from the kidneys?
Which blood vessel carries blood away from the kidneys?
What does the term 'retroperitoneal' refer to?
What does the term 'retroperitoneal' refer to?
Which artery arises from the Abdominal Aorta and supplies the stomach, pancreas, and parts of the duodenum?
Which artery arises from the Abdominal Aorta and supplies the stomach, pancreas, and parts of the duodenum?
What is the function of the greater omentum in the abdominal cavity?
What is the function of the greater omentum in the abdominal cavity?
What structures are considered 'intraperitoneal'?
What structures are considered 'intraperitoneal'?
Which arteries arise from the inferior end of the descending aorta and supply the remaining part of the transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum?
Which arteries arise from the inferior end of the descending aorta and supply the remaining part of the transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum?
What can result from obstruction in the Portal System, such as cirrhosis of the liver?
What can result from obstruction in the Portal System, such as cirrhosis of the liver?
Where do most gastrointestinal organs empty their venous blood into?
Where do most gastrointestinal organs empty their venous blood into?
Which arteries are situated posterior to the renal veins and arise from about the same level as the Superior Mesenteric Artery?
Which arteries are situated posterior to the renal veins and arise from about the same level as the Superior Mesenteric Artery?
What is one consequence of obstruction in the Portal System that causes blood to flow in reverse direction into the caval system?
What is one consequence of obstruction in the Portal System that causes blood to flow in reverse direction into the caval system?
Which blood vessel empties into the Inferior Vena Cava after forming the hepatic vein?
Which blood vessel empties into the Inferior Vena Cava after forming the hepatic vein?
