Chapter 3 Review Exercise A: Abdominopelvic Anatomy

Mesentery

Which of the following structures helps stabilize and support the small intestine?

Greater omentum

Which of the following structures is a double fold of peritoneum that connects the transverse colon to the greater curvature of the stomach?

Ileum

Which portion of the small intestine is considered to be the longest

Symphysis pubis

Which topographic landmark corresponds to the inferior margin of the abdomen and is formed by the anterior junction of the two pelvic bones?

Inferior costal margin

Which topographic landmark is found at the level of L2-L3?

Presence of liver on right

Why is the right kidney found in a more inferior position that the left kidney?

Pancreas, Liver, Gallbladder

List the three accessory digestive organs

Duodenum, jejunum, ilium

List the three parts of the small intestine

Peritoneum

The double-walled membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is called the ___.

Interspace between L4-L5

The iliac crest is at the level of the ___ vertebra.

Right lower, rectum

The large intestine begins in the ___ quadrant with a sac-like area called the ___?

gastro-

The medical prefix for stomach is

Retroperitoneal

The organs located posteriorly to, or behind, the serous membrane lining of the abdominopelvic cavity are referred to as ___.

Superior border; 1.5 inches, 1 to 4 cm, distal

The prominence of the greater trochanter is at about the same level as the ___, symphysis pubis, and the lower margins of the ischial tuberosities are about ___ inches (___ cm) ___ (proximal or distal) to the symphysis.

Descending colon, rectum

The sigmoid colon is located between the ___ and ___ of the large intestine.

Psoas muscles

The two large muscles found in the posterior abdomen adjacent to the lumbar vertebra that are usually visible on an anteroposterior (AP) radiograph are called the

False [intravenous urogram (IVU)]. IVP is a study of the collecting system of the kidneys.

True/False: The correct term for the radiographic study of the entire urinary system is the intravenous pyelogram.

Umbilical

What is the correct name for the abdominal region found directly in the middle of the abdomen?

Suprarenals (adrenal)

Which endocrine glands are superomedial to each kidney?

Posteriorly

Which is the correct term: The pancreas is located anteriorly or posteriorly to the stomach.

Pubic

Which of the following abdominal regions contains the rectum?

Spleen

Which of the following organs is considered part of the lymphatic system?

Spleen

Which of the following organs is not directly associated with the digestive system?