ARDMS Abdomen Study guide
The celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery, and ________ supply both the small and
large intestines. -
ANS Inferior mesenteric artery
what division of the duodenum courses to the level of the gallbladder neck? -
ANS The first part
The entrance of the esophagus into the stomach is through the -
ANS cardiac orifice
The greater curvature of the stomach is supported by all of the following ligament
except the:
A) greater omentum
B) gastrohepatic ligament
C) gastrophrenic ligament
D) gastrosplenic ligament -
ANS B. Gastrohepatic supports the lesser curvature of the stomach
Progression of acute appendicitis to frank perforation is more rapid in -
ANS pre-schoolers
Gastrointestinal leiomyosarcoma most commonly occur in the -
ANS ileum
The pseudokidney sign may be seen in -
ANS Gastric carcinoma
The colon is divided into segments called -
ANS haustra
The most common tumor of the GI tract in children under 10yrs old is -
ANS fecalith
Which of the following statements about Crohn's disease is false
A) Crohn's disease is regional enteritis
B) The reaction involves only the mesothelium of the bowel wall
C) Clinical symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and right lower quadrant pain
D) Crohn's diease affects the terminal ileum and/or the colon -
ANS D
A diverticulum is most common in the -
ANS Colon
