Thorax/Abdomen — Flashcards

The aorta, thoracic duct, and azygos vein perforate the diaphragm at the level of _____

Does the rectum ABOVE the pectinate line drain into the portal or systemic circulation? _____

What vertebral level does the gonadal artery branch off the aorta? _____

Direct inguinal hernias are usually due to an acquired weakness in the _____ fascia

Gastric (fundal) varices result from portosystemic shunting between the _____ (portal) and _____ (systemic) vein

Gastric ulcers on the lesser curvature of the stomach may rupture, leading to bleeding from the _____ artery

What is the site of protrusion in a direct inguinal hernia and through what anatomical landmark? _____

Traumatic aortic rupture (due to trauma and/or deceleration injury) most commonly occurs at the _____

The greater omentum is formed by the _____ and gastrosplenic ligaments

The remnant of the umbilical vein is the _____, which is contained in the falciform ligament