ANA161 digestive system flashcards

List the divisions of
the digestive canal



QUESTION


• Oral cavity
2
• Oropharynx
3
• Laryngopharynx
4
• Oesophagus
5
• Stomach
6
• Small intestines
7-
• Large intestines (Colon)
8
• Anal canal
ANSWER

, What are the borders of
the oral cavity



QUESTION




Anterior = lips
Lateral = masseter and buccinator
Superior= palate
Inferior = mouth floor




ANSWER

, Describe the course of
the oesophagus


QUESTION



Laryngopharynx (C6) to stomach (2-3cm in abdomen)
• Course
- Upper half (Trachea)
- Lower half (Heart)
- Anterior to vertebrae (Except in lower thorax)
- T10 through diaphragm



ANSWER

, Describe the blood supply
of the oesophagus


QUESTION



Blood supply
I >
- Inferior thyroid artery
2. - Oesophageal arteries (TA)
,
- Inferior phrenic artery
4. - Left gastric artery

ANSWER