CSFA Exam Study Guide Correct Answers
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Hesselbacks Triangle
landmarks;medial rectus abdominas, lateral inferior epigastric vessels,and Inferior inguinal ligaments-
Direct hernias occur here
Transverse Fascia
defects in the transverse fascia can cause direct & indirect hernias
hernia
rupture
Pantaloon Hernia
when a direct & indirect hernia are present
Umbilical Hernia
due to developmental deficiencies congenital umbilical hernia or weakness in linea alba in area of
umbilicus
,Inguinal Hernia
hernia occuring in the groin area, more common in males
*landmarks inguinal ring, inferior epigastric vessels, and spermatic vessels
McVays Repair
used to repair femoral hernias(transverse fascia &conjoined tendon to cooper's lagament(pectenial
ligament)
Ligament of Cooper's
lateral extension of lucuner ligament, surrounds spermatic cord & testies. Cremaster muscle forms a ring
around spermatic cord, continuation of internal oblique, Genito femoral intervals cremaster muscle &
over middle surface of the thigh
McBurneys Incision
oblique RLQ incision appendix removal
,Gerotas Fascia
a fibrous capsule that encircles the kidney to aid in keeping the kidney in the correct anatomical position
and to cushion it from injury
kidneys live retroperitoneal with the ureters
nephroblastomas
Wilm's tumor(commonly found in children)
cause obstruction of the vena cava, hepatic veins or renal veins
open gallbladder
laparoscopic
dissected anti-grade
dissected retrograde
duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
make up small intestines
duodenum
first of small intestines where all food digestion is complete; associated with Brunner's gland; connects
the pylori of the stomach to the jejunum
jejunum
absorption of digested foods, vitamins,& electrolytes; thick wall with larger lumen in diameter and more
vascularity compared to ileum; color; deep red
, ileum
final portion of small intestines,connects to the cecum; absorbs nutrients the jejunum doesn't ; Meckel's
Diverticulum found here color;pale pink Peyer's patches
Superior Mesenteric Artery
SMA
blood supply to the distal pancreas,duodenum, cecum, and the ascending and right transverse colon;
what are some medical conditions that may mimic anorexia?
What is the most common vessel blocked with intestinal ischemia?
The inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery branches off which artery?
Inferior Mesenteric Artery
IMA
oirgin: abdominal aorta; Supplies the left half of the transverse colon, the descending/iliac/and sigmoid
colon, and part of the rectum; often sacrificed during AAA REPAIR, COLONIC ISHEMIA CAN OCCUR
5 MAJOR ARTERIES THAT SUPPLY THE LARGE INTESTINES
Iliocolic artery, right colic artery, middle colic artery, left colic artery, and the superior rectal artery
layers of the stomach and intestines
serosa, mucosa, and submucosa
large intestines
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