Peritoneal Anatomy Quiz

Fibrous cord containing blood vessels, nerves, and the vas deferens, passing through the inguinal canal in males.

Fibrous cord attaching the gonad to the future scrotum or labia, aiding in the descent of the testicles.

Hernia directly through the abdominal wall, often weakness in the posterior inguinal ring.

Double-layered peritoneum enveloping blood vessels and nerves supplying an organ. It's mobile.

Connective tissue separating the duodenum and jejunum, preventing reflux.

Abdominal muscle running inferomedially (down and in).

Abdominal muscle running superomedially (up and in).

Abdominal muscle running horizontally and in (fans out).

Abdominal muscle running vertically.

Hernia between the rectus abdominis muscle and the semilunar line.

Hernia where the peritoneal sac goes through the deep inguinal ring into the inguinal canal.

Hernia below the inguinal ligament, not going towards the scrotum.

Hernia below the inguinal ligament.

Hernia through the external inguinal ring above the inguinal ligament.

Posterior to the uterus and anterior to the rectum.

Major blood supply to the stomach.

Type of peritoneum surrounding the mesentery.

Intraperitoneal contents twisting.

Area of abdomen containing the spleen, stomach, and part of the pancreas.

Inflammation spreading from visceral to parietal peritoneum through lymphatic vessels.

Dermatome associated with the umbilicus ($T10$).

Result of caval system hypertension.

Location on the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.

Common Iliac arteries divide into internal and external iliac arteries at the umbilicus

Portal vein, common bile duct, and hepatic artery at the liver hiatus.

Prevents the papilla Vater from draining constantly.

Fat storage, immune functions, and padding for abdominal organs.

Jejunum has direct branches from the superior mesenteric artery, differentiating it from the ileum.

Connects the right and left colic arteries.

Excess abdominal fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity.

Foldings in the stomach wall that increase the surface area.

Failure of the major pancreatic duct and duct of Santorini to merge, causing multiple outflow locations.