Abdomen — Flashcards

The portal triad consists of the _____, hepatic artery proper, and portal vein

The lesser omentum is formed by the _____ and hepatoduodenal ligaments

Posterior relations of the ureter in the abdominal cavity:1. _____2. Psoas major3. Genitofemoral nerve

Hint: Artery

The root of the mesentry runs diagonally from _____ on the left side of the L2 vertebral body to the right sacroiliac joint.

The external iliac artery gives off two branches which emerge immediately proximal to the _____:- inferior epigastric artery which branches medially- deep circumflex iliac artery which branches laterally

The retroperitoneal structures of the GI tract may be remembered with the mnemonic "SAID PUCKER": S: _____AI: Aorta and IVC D: Duodenum (2nd through 4th part) P: Pancreas (except tail) U: Ureters C: Colon (ascending and descending) *surgeons consider these intraperitoneal K: KidneyE: Esophagus (thoracic portion) R: Rectum (partially)

_____ inguinal hernias herniate lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels

The _____ gives rise to the external spermatic fascia of the spermatic cord

_____ ligament is also called Gimbernat's ligament.

The greater omentum is formed by the _____ and gastrosplenic ligaments