rte 1503 cp 3 abdomen

The superior margin of the greater trochanter is approximately ____ inches superior to the symphysis pubis.

1 1/4

Bowel obstruction caused by a lack of intestinal peristalsis

Adynamic ileus

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Ascites

Which term describes an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen?

Ascites

Six organs of the digestive system

(1) oral cavity, (2) pharynx, (3) esophagus, (4) stomach, (5) small intestine, (6) large intestine

What helps stabilize and support the small intestine?

Mesentery ( fatty apron)

What is the name of the double-walled tissue that lines the abdominopelvic cavity?

Peritoneum

Which of the following muscles must be demonstrated on a well-exposed abdomen projection? A. Latissimus dorsi C. Psoas major B. Erector spinae D. Quadratus lumborum

Psoas major

In which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the cecum be found

RLQ

In which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the gallbladder be found?

RUQ

Which of the following abdominal regions would contain the right colic (hepatic) flexure?

Right lateral lumbar

Which of the following structures is part of the lymphatic system? A. Suprarenal glands C. Kidneys B. Inferior vena cava D. Spleen

Spleen

The xiphoid process is at the vertebral level of:

T9-T10

the saclike portion of the large intestine below the ileocecal valve

cecum

The technologist must ____ manual exposure factors for the patient with a large ileus.

decrease

proximal portion of the duodenum

duodenal bulb

The first portion of the small intestine. Is the shortest but widest in diameter of the three segments. It is about 25 cm (10 in) in length. When filled with contrast medium, this looks like the letter C. Ducts from the liver, gallbladder and pancreas drain into this

duodenum

a pear-shaped sac located below the liver. The primary functions of the gallbladder are to store and concentrate bile and to contract and release bile when stimulated by an appropriate hormone.

gallbladder

The greater omentum extends from the transverse colon to the:

greater curvature of the stomach

connects the transverse colon to the greater curvature of the stomach inferiorly. This drapes down over the small bowel then folds back on itself to form an apron along the anterior abdominal wall

greater omentum

the orifice (valve) between the distal ileum and the cecum portion of the large intestine

ileocecal valve

the distal 3/5ths of the small intestine following the jejunum

ileum

The technologist must ____ manual exposure factors for a patient with severe ascites.

increase

Lower rectum

infraperitoneal

male reproductive organs

infraperitoneal

urinary bladder

infraperitoneal

Major abdominal blood vessels (abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava)

intraperitoneal

Transverse colon

intraperitoneal

jejenum

intraperitoneal

liver

intraperitoneal

sigmoid colon

intraperitoneal

spleen

intraperitoneal

the first 2/5ths of small intestine following the duodenum

jejunum

extends superiorly from the lesser curvature of the stomach to portions of the liver

lesser omentum

that double fold of peritoneum that extends anteriorly from the posterior abdominal wall to completely envelop a loop of small bowel

mesentery

a specific type of double-fold peritoneum that extends from the stomach to another organ

omentum

two organs that are common to the respiratory system and the digestive system

oral cavity and the pharynx

Free air or gas in the peritoneal cavity

pneumoperitoneum

The prefix pyelo refers to:

renal pelvis

C-loop of duodenum

retroperitoneal

Proximal ureters

retroperitoneal

adrenal glands

retroperitoneal

ascending and descending colon

retroperitoneal

kidneys

retroperitoneal

pancreas

retroperitoneal

what are the accessory organ for digestion?

salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder

Why is the right kidney usually lower in the abdomen than the left kidney?

Because of the liver

The prominent protuberance found on the anterior aspect of the ilium is the:

ASIS Anterior superior iliac spine

Chronic infection of the intestinal wall that may result in bowel obstruction

Crohn's disease

Which region of the peritoneum is the spleen located?

Intraperitoneum

Telescoping of a section of bowel into another loop of bowel

Intussusception

Inferior costal margin corresponds to ____vertebral

L2- L3

The iliac crest corresponds with the ____ vertebral level.

L4-L5

Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the shortest? A. Duodenum C. Cecum B. Jejunum D. Ileum

Duodenum

The suprarenal glands are part of the:

Endocrine System

The term gastro refers to the intestine. A. True B. False

False

Which region of the peritoneum is the pancreas located?

Infraperitoneum

Which aspect of the large intestine is found between the left and right colic flexures? A. Transverse colon C. Ascending colon B. Descending colon D. Sigmoid colon

Transverse colon

The pancreas is located posterior to the stomach. A. True B. False

True

Inflammatory condition of the colon (most frequently involves rectosigmoid region)

Ulcerative colitis

A twisting of a loop of bowel creating an obstruction

Volvulus

what are the 4 parts of the mesocolon

ascending, transverse, decending, and sigmoid or pelvic (named according to that portion of the colon to which it is attached)

located at the superomedial portion of each kidney

suprarenal (adrenal) glands