1 Identify the parts of the colon (numbers 1 through 8) labeled in Figure 26-1 . For the answer, see the figure legend. 2 What are haustra? The longitudinal muscle layer of the colon is divided into three thick bands,…
1 What organs are studied during an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series? The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum are studied. The radiologist evaluates the morphology and motility of these organs. 2 What organs are studied during a pharyngoesophagogram? The radiologist evaluates the…
1 What is a “flat plate” of the abdomen? Flat plate is a historical term that refers to a past method of radiography when radiographs were recorded on flat plates of glass coated with an emulsion sensitive to x-rays. This…