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Examination Study Flashcards
Langer lines generally lie perpendicular to the direction of underlying muscle tension
two electrolytes essential for normal cardiac contractions potassium and calcium
The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the isthmus
The large artery that arises from the left side of the aortic arch and descends into the arm is the
subclavian
The arterial supply to the intestinal tract, with the exception of the stomach, duodenum, and distal
rectum, is derived from the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries
The inner lining of the mucosa of the g.i. tract is composed of epithelium
The normal pH of blodd is 7.3 - 7.4
Veins that drains the intracranial venous sinuses to veins on the outside of the skull emissary
Arteries supplying blood to the brain vertebral and internal carotids
Which of the follwing arteries divides into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries?
*internal carotid
*external carotid
*vertebral
*basilar internal carotid
Direct branch of the internal carotid middle cerebral
,The lateral ventricles within the cerebral hemisphere communicate with the third ventricle through
the opening called Foramen of Monro
The third ventricle of the brain empties into the fourth ventricle through the Aqueduct of Sylvius
Spinal fluid is produced by the choroid plexus
The fold of dura mater that seperates the cerebral hemispheres falx cerebri
Separates the frontal and temporal lobes fissure of sylvius
The frontal lobe is bounded posteriorly by the central sulcus, also called the fissure of rolando
Which of the following areas located in the fronal gyrus of the brain controls of the function of
speech? brocas
The white line of Hilton is situated between the external and internal anal sphincters
Adipose tissue lies in which skin layer? subcutaneous
Collagen is produced by which connective tissue cells? fibroblasts
What is normal cardiac output for an adult? 4-8L/minute
Which vein drains the right side of the vertebral column? azygos
Which arteries supplies the cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, and proximal portion of the
transverse colon? superior mesenteric
The celiac artery trifurcates into the left gastric, splenic, and hepatic arteries
,A prolongation of the breast tissue located in the upper, outer part of the breast that passes through
an opening in the axillary fascia is called the axillary tail of Spence
The mammary gland is fixed to the overlying skin and underlying pectoral fascia by fibrous bands
known as suspensory ligaments of cooper
The arterial blood supply to the breast is supplied from branches of the internal mammary,
axillary and lateral thoracic
What is the loose areolar tissue that separates the breast frompectoralismuscle retromammary
space
Which lymph nodes are located between the pectoralis major and minor muscles? rotter
Which nerves travel along the anterior-lateral chest wall and innervates the serratus anterior
muscle? long thoracic
What nerves innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle? thoracodorsal
The nerve of Grassi is associated with the stomach
The veins of sappey drain the diaphragm
The node of Lund is located in the Triangle of Calot
Where is Hartmann's pouch located? gallbladder infundibulum
The small ducts that drain bile directly into the gallbladder are called Hepatic
What is the name for the small pancreatic duct? Santorini
, The three structures that form the anatomical triangle of Calot are cystic duct, common hepatic
duct, lower edge of the liver
The point of seperation between the posterior rectus sheath superiorly and absence of the sheath
inferiorly is called the arcuate line
At what point does the external iliac artery become the femoral artery? at the location of the
inguinal ligament
The avascular area located in the mesentery and to the left of the middle colic artery is the space
of riolan
The series of arcades along the mesenteric border thorughout the length of the colon is called the
Margical artery of drummond
Valves of the gallbladder are called heister
What nerves are located lateral to the long thoracic nerve and innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle
thoracodorsal
Which ligament connects the thryoid to the trachea? berry
The structure that bind the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the mesentery
The left gastric, right gastric, right gastroepiploic, left gastroepiploic, and short gastric arteries supply
the stomach
The two muscles that form the pelvic diaphragm are levator ani and coccygeus
Describes the direction of the nonrecurrent laryngeal nerve? Variant laryngeal nerve that
branches from the vagus and travels directly into the larynx
Jackson's membrane would be found near the cecum
Examination Study Flashcards
Langer lines generally lie perpendicular to the direction of underlying muscle tension
two electrolytes essential for normal cardiac contractions potassium and calcium
The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the isthmus
The large artery that arises from the left side of the aortic arch and descends into the arm is the
subclavian
The arterial supply to the intestinal tract, with the exception of the stomach, duodenum, and distal
rectum, is derived from the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries
The inner lining of the mucosa of the g.i. tract is composed of epithelium
The normal pH of blodd is 7.3 - 7.4
Veins that drains the intracranial venous sinuses to veins on the outside of the skull emissary
Arteries supplying blood to the brain vertebral and internal carotids
Which of the follwing arteries divides into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries?
*internal carotid
*external carotid
*vertebral
*basilar internal carotid
Direct branch of the internal carotid middle cerebral
,The lateral ventricles within the cerebral hemisphere communicate with the third ventricle through
the opening called Foramen of Monro
The third ventricle of the brain empties into the fourth ventricle through the Aqueduct of Sylvius
Spinal fluid is produced by the choroid plexus
The fold of dura mater that seperates the cerebral hemispheres falx cerebri
Separates the frontal and temporal lobes fissure of sylvius
The frontal lobe is bounded posteriorly by the central sulcus, also called the fissure of rolando
Which of the following areas located in the fronal gyrus of the brain controls of the function of
speech? brocas
The white line of Hilton is situated between the external and internal anal sphincters
Adipose tissue lies in which skin layer? subcutaneous
Collagen is produced by which connective tissue cells? fibroblasts
What is normal cardiac output for an adult? 4-8L/minute
Which vein drains the right side of the vertebral column? azygos
Which arteries supplies the cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, and proximal portion of the
transverse colon? superior mesenteric
The celiac artery trifurcates into the left gastric, splenic, and hepatic arteries
,A prolongation of the breast tissue located in the upper, outer part of the breast that passes through
an opening in the axillary fascia is called the axillary tail of Spence
The mammary gland is fixed to the overlying skin and underlying pectoral fascia by fibrous bands
known as suspensory ligaments of cooper
The arterial blood supply to the breast is supplied from branches of the internal mammary,
axillary and lateral thoracic
What is the loose areolar tissue that separates the breast frompectoralismuscle retromammary
space
Which lymph nodes are located between the pectoralis major and minor muscles? rotter
Which nerves travel along the anterior-lateral chest wall and innervates the serratus anterior
muscle? long thoracic
What nerves innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle? thoracodorsal
The nerve of Grassi is associated with the stomach
The veins of sappey drain the diaphragm
The node of Lund is located in the Triangle of Calot
Where is Hartmann's pouch located? gallbladder infundibulum
The small ducts that drain bile directly into the gallbladder are called Hepatic
What is the name for the small pancreatic duct? Santorini
, The three structures that form the anatomical triangle of Calot are cystic duct, common hepatic
duct, lower edge of the liver
The point of seperation between the posterior rectus sheath superiorly and absence of the sheath
inferiorly is called the arcuate line
At what point does the external iliac artery become the femoral artery? at the location of the
inguinal ligament
The avascular area located in the mesentery and to the left of the middle colic artery is the space
of riolan
The series of arcades along the mesenteric border thorughout the length of the colon is called the
Margical artery of drummond
Valves of the gallbladder are called heister
What nerves are located lateral to the long thoracic nerve and innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle
thoracodorsal
Which ligament connects the thryoid to the trachea? berry
The structure that bind the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the mesentery
The left gastric, right gastric, right gastroepiploic, left gastroepiploic, and short gastric arteries supply
the stomach
The two muscles that form the pelvic diaphragm are levator ani and coccygeus
Describes the direction of the nonrecurrent laryngeal nerve? Variant laryngeal nerve that
branches from the vagus and travels directly into the larynx
Jackson's membrane would be found near the cecum
