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Summary anatomy of gastrointestinal tract
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a complete written description on the anatomy of gastrointestinal tract with MNEUMONICs. An organised description on the arteries, nerve, and lymph innervating the GI tract.

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  • March 2, 2023
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  • 2022/2023
  • Summary

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  • anatomy of gastrointestinal system
  • nerves and arteries innervating the gi tract
  • inntraperitoneal and retroperitoneal organs

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Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal System
Abdomen-
Abdominal wall-
• From thorax to pelvis
• Composed of skin, facia, and muscle
• Assists in breathing
• Anchored to the ribs, lumbar vertebrae,
the bony pelvis
• Protects and supports viscera within
Function-
• Move and
stabilise the
trunk

• Support and
protect the
abdominal
viscera

• Create intra-
abdominal
pressure that is
crucial in
digestion and
respiration




Parietal peritoneum-
* the peritoneum lining the
walls

Visceral peritoneum-
* the peritoneum covering the
viscera
* Drives from splanchnic
mesoderm

, The vertical line- from the xiphoid process of
the sternum to the pubic symphysis

The horizontal line- passing through numbilicus


The primary organs:

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

The accessory organs:

• Liver

• Gallbladder

• Pancreas

• Spleen

• Kidneys- retroperitoneal organ




Parietal cavity- between parietal and visceral layers

Ascites- fluid accumulation in the parietal cavity

Mesenteries- folds of peritoneum and posterior of the
cavity carries blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics to
gut

Blood vessels and lymphatics- travels from the vessels
(eg. Aorta or IVC) long the posterior abdominal wall.

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