Ch.3 Anatomy and Pathology

What are the three important muscles for abdominal radiography?

• Transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, quadratus lumborum
• Diaphragm, Both psoas major

• Serratus anterior, biceps brachii, triceps brachii
• Latissimus dorsi, gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior

What structures are common to the respiratory system and digestive tract?

• Bronchi and stomach
• Trachea and esophagus
• Pharynx and Oral cavity

• Alveoli and intestines

How long is the small intestine?

• 19-23

• 15-18

• 25-30

• 10-12

In what quadrant does the large intestine begin?

• Lower left quadrant
• Upper left quadrant
• Lower right quadrant
• Upper right quadrant

What is the structure that separates the small and large intestine?

• pyloric sphincter
• duodenum
• ileocecal valve
• appendix

Where is the appendix located in the body?

• The appendix is located in the upper left abdomen.
• The appendix is located in the lower right abdomen.
• The appendix is found in the chest cavity.
• The appendix is located in the lower back.

What is the order of the portions of the large intestine from proximal to distal?

• Cecum, rectum, sigmoid colon, descending colon, ascending colon, transverse colon
• Transverse colon, descending colon, cecum, sigmoid colon, ascending colon, rectum
• Sigmoid colon, cecum, ascending colon, rectum, transverse colon, descending colon
• Cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, transverse colon, splenic flexure, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, anus

What is the role of the Pancreas in the endocrine system?

• The pancreas produces bile for digestion.
• Produces Insulin

• The pancreas filters toxins from the blood.
• The pancreas stores vitamins and minerals.

What is the role of the Pancreas in the exocrine system?

• The pancreas produces digestive juices that move to the duodenum at the pancreatic duct

• The pancreas produces hormones for the immune system.
• The pancreas filters toxins from the blood.
• The pancreas regulates blood sugar levels exclusively.

What organ takes up most of the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?

• Liver
• Gallbladder
• Pancreas
• Stomach