Muscles and Prefixes
1. Large Muscles in the Posterior Abdomen:
- Psoas Major Muscles
2. Medial Prefix for Stomach:
- Gastro-
Small Intestine
1. Parts of the Small Intestine:
- Duodenum
- Jejunum
- Ileum
2. Longest Portion of the Small Intestine:
- Ileum
Large Intestine
1. Beginning of the Large Intestine:
- Begins in the Right Lower Quadrant with a saclike area called the Cecum.
2. Location of Sigmoid Colon:
- Between the Descending Colon and the Rectum.
Organ Systems
1. Organ Considered Part of the Lymphatic System:
- Spleen (Option B)
,2. Accessory Digestive Organs:
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Gallbladder
3. Pancreas Location:
- Located Posteriorly to the stomach.
4. Organ Not Directly Associated with the Digestive System:
- Spleen (Option B)
Kidneys and Endocrine Glands
1. Reason Right Kidney is More Inferior than Left:
- Due to the Presence of Liver on the right.
2. Endocrine Glands Superomedial to Each Kidney:
- Suprarenals (Adrenal) Glands.
Radiographic Studies
1. Correct Term for Radiographic Study of the Entire Urinary System:
- False: The correct term is Intravenous Urogram (IVU); IVP specifically refers to studying the collecting
system of the kidneys.
Abdominopelvic Cavity
1. Double-Walled Membrane Lining the Abdominopelvic Cavity:
- Peritoneum
2. Organs Located Posteriorly to the Peritoneum:
- Referred to as Retroperitoneal.
, Support Structures
1. Structure That Helps Stabilize and Support the Small Intestine:
- Mesentery (Option D).
2. Double Fold of Peritoneum Connecting the Transverse Colon to the Greater Curvature of the
Stomach:
- Greater Omentum (Option C).
Peritoneum Locations
- Liver: Intraperitoneum
- Urinary Bladder: Infraperitoneum
- Kidneys: Retroperitoneum
- Spleen: Intraperitoneum
- Ovaries: Infraperitoneum
- Duodenum: Retroperitoneum
- Transverse Colon: Intraperitoneum
Peritoneum location: Testes ✔️Infraperitoneum
Peritoneum location: Adrenal glands ✔️Retroperitoneum
Peritoneum location: Stomach ✔️Intraperitoneum
Peritoneum location: Pancreas ✔️Retroperitoneum
Peritoneum location: Ascending & descending colon ✔️Retroperitoneum
Which quadrant for: Liver ✔️RUQ