lashs triumph

Bile is carried to the gallbladder via the

cystic duct

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The common bile duct is joined by the

pancreatic duct

in about 40% of individuals, these ducts pass into the duodenum as two separate ducts with separate openings. In the remaining 60%, the common bile duct joins the pancreatic duct to form one common passageway through the single papilla into the duodenum.

some references identify this common passageway as an ampulla, the hepatopancreatic ampulla, or the older term ____

ampulla of Vater.

near the terminal opening of this passageway into the duode num, the duct walls contain circular muscle fiber, termed the

hepatopancreatic sphincter, or sphincter of oddi

During swallowing, the epiglottis is

depressed to cover the laryngeal opening

is the aperture, or opening, between the esophagus and the stomach

esophagogastric junction

directly superior to this orifice is a notch called the

cardiac notch

The opening, or orifice, of the distal stomach is termed the

pyloric orifice, or pylorus.

what body position places the gallbladder closest to the IR?

prone

preferred contrast medium for entire alimentary canal

barium sulfate mixed with water

What is the name of the soft tissue structure that separates the right from the left lobe of the liver?

falciform ligament

The distal end of the gallbladder is termed:
a. apex.
b. base.
c. fundus.
d. neck.

c. fundus

Where does the barium settle when the patient is placed in the erect position?
a. Body of the stomach
b. Fundus of the stomach
c. Pylorus of the stomach
d. Mucosal folds of stomach

c. Pylorus of the stomach

A radiograph of an RAO position taken during an esophagogram shows that the esophagus is superimposed over the vertebral column. What positioning error led to the radiographic outcome?What must be altered to eliminate this problem during the repeat exposure?

Under rotation of the body into an RAO position. An increase in rotation will separate the esophagus from the spine.

A patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of possible gastric diverticulum in the posterior aspect of the fundas. Which projection taken during the upper GI series best demonstrates this defect?

The lateral position best demonstrates gastric diverticulum located in the posterior region of the stomach.

A radiograph of an RAO projection taken during an esophagogram demonstrates incomplete filling of the esophagus with barium. What can the technologist do to ensure better filling of the esophagus during the repeat exposure?

Using thin barium, have the patient drink continuously during exposure.
Using thick barium, have the patient hold 2-3 spoonfuls in their mouth, make the exposure immediately after swallowing.

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