Abdomen Quiz Study Guide Filled Out

Abdomen Anatomy

The membrane that lines the Abdominopelvic Cavity:

Parietal Peritoneum + Visceral Peritoneum

Omentum:

double-fold of peritoneum(membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity) that attaches the stomach to other abdominal organs

(yellow bits in the image)

Intraperitoneal structures: list all

Retroperitoneal structures: list all

Body Habitus characteristics of organs of the Abdomen

Positive Contrast Media

radiopaque

Negative Contrast Media

radiolucent

Contra-indications for Barium Sulfate

Functional examinations (IVU)

Motility examination - SBFT

all names of Contrast Procedures

SPOT image during a fluoroscope

Overhead image during a fluoroscope

Bolus

chyme

Indentations of esophagus

Constrictions of Esophagus

the opening in the diaphragm where the Esophagus enters the abdominal cavity

hiatus

Duodenal Bulb

produces Cholecystokinin (hormone) which causes the Gallbladder to contract

Descending Duodenum

receives Common Bile Duct and Pancreatic Duct at Ampulla of Vater

Flow of bile / pancreatic enzymes into Ampulla of Vater controlled by Sphincter of Oddi

Proximal to distal structures of the Duodenum (Also called C-Loop of Abdomen)

Portion of the digestive tract that has finger-like projections called microvilli, which absorb digested

nutrients

ACBE

BE

Polyps best demonstrated on ACBE

Contrast procedure that requires fluoroscopic imaging of the Ileocecal Valve at the conclusion of the

examination (SBFT)

what performs the MECHANICAL digestion of fats

Liver produces bile for

what performs the CHEMICAL digestion of fats

Pancreas produces enzymes for

Biliary Tree – All Ducts

Portal Vein

tunnel used to transport absorbed nutrients from Jejunal microvilli to Liver

Pancreatic Duct – other name

(Duct of Wirsung)

Contrast procedure that will demonstrate an obstruction caused by the presence of choleliths (ERCP)

Parts of the Kidney (Cortex / Medulla / Minor and Major Calyces / Renal Pelvis / Upper Pole / Lower

Pole

UVJ / UPJ – what structures meet to form these junctions?

Anatomy of Urinary System on IVU image and distinguishing what procedure it is

Purpose of PA Projection (prone position) for IVU

fills distal ureters with contrast media

Contrast procedure performed to rule out reflux of urine from the Urinary Bladder into the Ureters

Volvulus

type of what

Mechanical Bowel Obstruction

Adhesions

type of what

Mechanical Bowel Obstruction

Intussusception

type of what

 Mechanical Bowel Obstruction

Ileus

type of what

causes of

adynamic Bowel Obstruction

Ascites

type of what?

what is it?

Abdomen pathology (disease?)

Fluid in the Peritoneal Cavity

What body plane is perpendicular for AP projection of the Abdomen? 

Midsagittal

Where is the CR directed for the AP Projection of the Abdomen?

Perpendicular to Iliac Crest

Projections performed for AP Upright for Diaphragm

Projections performed for Upright for Symphysis Pubis

Projections performed for Supine AP Projection

Labeled anatomical structures for the AP Projection of the Abdomen (Upright also)

Positions / projections of the Abdomen that would be performed to demonstrate free air from a

perforation in the GI tract

Upright / Left Lateral Decubitus

Determining rotation on the AP projection of the Abdomen (symmetrical appearance of Iliac wings,

Obturator Foramen, SI Joints)

Structure that MUST be included on AP Upright Abdomen and Left Lateral Decubitus

Right Hemidiaphragm

Structure that MUST be included on AP Supine Recumbent position of the Abdomen 

Symphysis Pubis

SCOUT

post-evac

post-void

How to determine proper exposure factors on AP projection of the abdomen

Outline of Psoas Muscles

When is a Left Lateral Decubitus position performed?