KEY FACTS Terminology Acute inflammation of appendix, which may be precipitated by obstruction of lumen You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…
GROSS ANATOMY Divisions Esophagus Cervical and thoracic segments Stomach Hollow muscular organ between esophagus and small intestine Location: Intraperitoneal, in left upper quadrant, bordered superiorly by left hemidiaphragm, posterolaterally by spleen, posteroinferiorly by pancreas – Greater omentum attached from greater…
KEY FACTS Terminology Peritoneal spread of tumor from epithelial malignancy resulting in peritoneal thickening, omental infiltration, serosal implants, and ascites You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Abnormal accumulation of fluid within peritoneal cavity You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Hernia: Weakness or defect in fibromuscular wall with protrusion of organ or part of organ through defect You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Hernia: Weakness or defect in fibromuscular wall with protrusion of organ or tissue through defect You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…
TERMINOLOGY Definitions Abdomen: Region between diaphragm and pelvis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
TERMINOLOGY Definitions Peritoneal cavity: Potential space in abdomen between visceral and parietal peritoneum, usually containing only small amount of peritoneal fluid (for lubrication) Abdominal cavity: Not synonymous with peritoneal cavity Contains all of abdominal viscera (intra- and retroperitoneal) Limited by…
GROSS ANATOMY Overview Major lymphatic vessels and nodal chains lie along major blood vessels (aorta, inferior vena cava, iliac) Lymph nodes carry same name as vessel they accompany Lymph from alimentary tract, liver, spleen, and pancreas passes along celiac, superior…
KEY FACTS Terminology Adrenal carcinoma Synonyms : Adrenocortical carcinoma; adrenal cancer Definition : Rare, aggressive tumor arising from adrenal cortex, often with local invasion and distant metastases You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and…