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|q1=What type of cells is the peritoneum made up of? | |q1=What type of cells is the peritoneum made up of? | ||
|a1=Mesothelial | |a1=Mesothelial | ||
| − | |l1=Peritoneal | + | |l1=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Histology |
|q2=How do these cells appear under the microscope? | |q2=How do these cells appear under the microscope? | ||
|a2=Simple squamous with microvilli | |a2=Simple squamous with microvilli | ||
| − | |l2=Peritoneal | + | |l2=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Histology |
|q3=What is often stored beneath the peritoneum? | |q3=What is often stored beneath the peritoneum? | ||
|a3=Fat | |a3=Fat | ||
| − | |l3=Peritoneal | + | |l3=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Histology |
|q4=How should the peritoneum appear in the healthy animal? | |q4=How should the peritoneum appear in the healthy animal? | ||
|a4=Smooth and clear | |a4=Smooth and clear | ||
| − | |l4=Peritoneal | + | |l4=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Histology |
|q5=In which sex is the peritoneum incomplete? | |q5=In which sex is the peritoneum incomplete? | ||
|a5=Female; at the opening of the oviduct | |a5=Female; at the opening of the oviduct | ||
| − | |l5=Peritoneal | + | |l5=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Histology |
|q6=What are the functions of the peritoneal fluid? | |q6=What are the functions of the peritoneal fluid? | ||
|a6=Lubrication; to protect against adhesions; and to provide a route of entry for blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics. | |a6=Lubrication; to protect against adhesions; and to provide a route of entry for blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics. | ||
| − | |l6=Peritoneal | + | |l6=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Peritoneal Fluid |
|q7=What is the definition of a mesentery? | |q7=What is the definition of a mesentery? | ||
|a7=Peritoneum that attaches viscera to the abdominal roof | |a7=Peritoneum that attaches viscera to the abdominal roof | ||
| − | |l7=Peritoneal | + | |l7=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Types of Peritoneum |
|q8=What is the definition of an omentum? | |q8=What is the definition of an omentum? | ||
|a8=A type of peritoneum that attaches the stomach to other viscera | |a8=A type of peritoneum that attaches the stomach to other viscera | ||
| − | |l8=Peritoneal | + | |l8=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Types of Peritoneum |
|q9=What is the position of the lesser omentum? | |q9=What is the position of the lesser omentum? | ||
|a9=Between the lesser curvature of the stomach and the liver | |a9=Between the lesser curvature of the stomach and the liver | ||
| − | |l9=Peritoneal | + | |l9=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Omenta |
|q10=What is the definition of a ligament? | |q10=What is the definition of a ligament? | ||
|a10=A type of peritoneum that attaches viscera not involved in digestion to the abdominal wall or to other viscera not involved in digestion | |a10=A type of peritoneum that attaches viscera not involved in digestion to the abdominal wall or to other viscera not involved in digestion | ||
| − | |l10=Peritoneal | + | |l10=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Types of Peritoneum |
|q11=What is the position of the gastrophrenic ligament? | |q11=What is the position of the gastrophrenic ligament? | ||
|a11=From the greater curvature of the stomach to the crura of the diaphragm | |a11=From the greater curvature of the stomach to the crura of the diaphragm | ||
| − | |l11=Peritoneal | + | |l11=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Ligaments |
|q12=Which ligament is unique to the horse? | |q12=Which ligament is unique to the horse? | ||
|a12=Nephrosplenic (renosplenic) | |a12=Nephrosplenic (renosplenic) | ||
| − | |l12=Peritoneal | + | |l12=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Ligaments |
|q13=How is an organ classified as retroperitoneal? | |q13=How is an organ classified as retroperitoneal? | ||
|a13=If it is behind the parietal peritoneum | |a13=If it is behind the parietal peritoneum | ||
| − | |l13=Peritoneal | + | |l13=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Retroperitoneal Organs |
|q14=Which organs are retroperitoneal? | |q14=Which organs are retroperitoneal? | ||
|a14=Kidneys, Adrenal glands, Ureter, Urinary Bladder, Part of Oesophagus, Rectum, Ovaries, Uterus, Aorta and Caudal Vena Cava | |a14=Kidneys, Adrenal glands, Ureter, Urinary Bladder, Part of Oesophagus, Rectum, Ovaries, Uterus, Aorta and Caudal Vena Cava | ||
| − | |l14=Peritoneal | + | |l14=Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Retroperitoneal Organs |
</FlashCard> | </FlashCard> | ||
| − | [[Category:Alimentary | + | [[Category:Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards]] |
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Revision as of 12:04, 3 September 2010
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| What type of cells is the peritoneum made up of? | Mesothelial
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| How do these cells appear under the microscope? | Simple squamous with microvilli
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Link to Article | |
| What is often stored beneath the peritoneum? | Fat
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Link to Article | |
| How should the peritoneum appear in the healthy animal? | Smooth and clear
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Link to Article | |
| In which sex is the peritoneum incomplete? | Female; at the opening of the oviduct
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Link to Article | |
| What are the functions of the peritoneal fluid? | Lubrication; to protect against adhesions; and to provide a route of entry for blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics.
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Link to Article | |
| What is the definition of a mesentery? | Peritoneum that attaches viscera to the abdominal roof
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Link to Article | |
| What is the definition of an omentum? | A type of peritoneum that attaches the stomach to other viscera
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Link to Article | |
| What is the position of the lesser omentum? | Between the lesser curvature of the stomach and the liver
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Link to Article | |
| What is the definition of a ligament? | A type of peritoneum that attaches viscera not involved in digestion to the abdominal wall or to other viscera not involved in digestion
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Link to Article | |
| What is the position of the gastrophrenic ligament? | From the greater curvature of the stomach to the crura of the diaphragm
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Link to Article | |
| Which ligament is unique to the horse? | Nephrosplenic (renosplenic)
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Link to Article | |
| How is an organ classified as retroperitoneal? | If it is behind the parietal peritoneum
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Link to Article | |
| Which organs are retroperitoneal? | Kidneys, Adrenal glands, Ureter, Urinary Bladder, Part of Oesophagus, Rectum, Ovaries, Uterus, Aorta and Caudal Vena Cava
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Link to Article | |