RADR 1311 CH 3 ABDOMEN EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED!!
The two large muscles found in the posterior abdomen adjacent to the lumbar vertebra
that are usually visible on an anteroposterior (AP) radiograph are called the - ANSWER
psoas muscles
The medical prefix for stomach is - ANSWER gastro
List the three parts of the small intestine - ANSWER A. Duodenum
B. Jejunum
C. Ileum
Which portion of the small intestine is considered to be the longest? - ANSWER Ileum
The large intestine begins in the _________ quadrant with a saclike area called the
_______ - ANSWER right lower, cecum
The sigmoid colon is located between the ___ and ___ of the large intestine. - ANSWER
descending colon, rectum
Which of the following organs is considered part of the lymphatic system?
A. Liver
B. Spleen
C. Pancreas
D. Gallbladder - ANSWER B. Spleen
List the three accessory digestive organs - ANSWER 1. Pancreas
, 2. Liver
3. Gallbladder
The pancreas is located "anteriorly" or "posteriorly" to the stomach? - ANSWER
posteriorly
Which of the following organs is not directly associated with the digestive system?
A. Gallbladder
B. Spleen
C. Jejunum
D. Pancreas - ANSWER B. Spleen
Why is the right kidney found in a more inferior position than the left kidney? - ANSWER
presence of liver on the right
Which endocrine glands are superomedial to each kidney? - ANSWER Suprarenals
(adrenal)
True/False
The correct term for the radiographic study of the entire urinary system is the
intravenous pyelogram (IVP). - ANSWER False
The double-walled membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is called the -
ANSWER peritoneum
The organs located posteriorly to, or behind, the serous membrane lining of the
abdominopelvic cavity are referred to as - ANSWER retroperitoneal
Which of the following structures helps stabilize and support the small intestine?
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED!!
The two large muscles found in the posterior abdomen adjacent to the lumbar vertebra
that are usually visible on an anteroposterior (AP) radiograph are called the - ANSWER
psoas muscles
The medical prefix for stomach is - ANSWER gastro
List the three parts of the small intestine - ANSWER A. Duodenum
B. Jejunum
C. Ileum
Which portion of the small intestine is considered to be the longest? - ANSWER Ileum
The large intestine begins in the _________ quadrant with a saclike area called the
_______ - ANSWER right lower, cecum
The sigmoid colon is located between the ___ and ___ of the large intestine. - ANSWER
descending colon, rectum
Which of the following organs is considered part of the lymphatic system?
A. Liver
B. Spleen
C. Pancreas
D. Gallbladder - ANSWER B. Spleen
List the three accessory digestive organs - ANSWER 1. Pancreas
, 2. Liver
3. Gallbladder
The pancreas is located "anteriorly" or "posteriorly" to the stomach? - ANSWER
posteriorly
Which of the following organs is not directly associated with the digestive system?
A. Gallbladder
B. Spleen
C. Jejunum
D. Pancreas - ANSWER B. Spleen
Why is the right kidney found in a more inferior position than the left kidney? - ANSWER
presence of liver on the right
Which endocrine glands are superomedial to each kidney? - ANSWER Suprarenals
(adrenal)
True/False
The correct term for the radiographic study of the entire urinary system is the
intravenous pyelogram (IVP). - ANSWER False
The double-walled membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is called the -
ANSWER peritoneum
The organs located posteriorly to, or behind, the serous membrane lining of the
abdominopelvic cavity are referred to as - ANSWER retroperitoneal
Which of the following structures helps stabilize and support the small intestine?
