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also known as the digestive tract; includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, dduodenum, and small and large intestine

ascending colon arises from the right lower quadrant to bend at this point to form the transverse colon

first part of the duodenum

known as the "fatty apron" double fold of the peritoneum attached to the duodenum, stomach, and large intestin; helps suport the greater curvature of the stomach

helps support the greater curvature of the stomach

projects from the parietal peritoneum and attaches to the small intestine anchoring it to the posterior abdominal wall

inner folds of the small intestine

entrance of the esophagus into the stomach

1st layer of bowel

helps support the lesser curvature of the stomach

the transverse colon travels horizontally across the abdomen and bends at this point to form the descending colon

one of the layers of the bowel, under the mucosal layer; contains blood vessls and lymph channels

normal segmentation of the call of the colon

suspends the stomach and duodenun from the liver; helps to support the lesser curvature of the stomach

muscle that connects the stomach to the proximal duodenum

fourth layer of bowel; thin loose layer of connective tissue surrounded by mesothelium covering the intraperitoneal bowel loops

third layer bowel

normal sementation of the small bowel

inner folds of the stomach wall

5th layer bowel

localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue

process of nutrient molecules passing through wall of intestine into blood or lymph system

hormone released by the presence of fat in the intestine; regulates gallbladder contraction and gastric emptying

endocrine hormone released from the stomach (stimulates secretion of gastric acid)

rhythmic dilation and contraction of the gastrointestinal tract as food is propelled though it

located by drawing a line from the right anterosuperior iliac spine to the umbilicus at approx the midpoint ot this line lies the root of the appendix

released from small bowel as antacis; stimulates secretion of bicarbonate

a fecalith of calcification located in the appendix

free fluid in the abdomen

inflammation of the bowel accompanied by abcess and bowel wall thickening

a pouchlike herniation throught the nuscular wall of a tubular organ that occurs in the stomach the small intestine or most commonly the colon

calculus that may form around fecal material associated with appendicitis

collection of blood

characteristic of gatrointestinal wall thickening consisting of an echogenic center and a hypoechoic rim

site of maximal tenderness in the RLQ; usually with appendicitis

congenital sac or blind pouch found in the lower portion of the ileum

dilated fluid filled bowel loops without peristalsis

a small tumorlike growth that projects from a mucous membrane surface

malignancy of the lymph nodes, spleen, or liver