Thorax/Abdomen — Flashcards

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome occurs due to compression of the _____ between the SMA and aorta

The _____ artery gives off esophageal branches

Which type of hernia involves protrusion of abdominal structures into the thorax? _____

The outermost layer of the pericardium is the _____

What vertebral level does the superior mesenteric artery branch off the aorta? _____

Helicobacter pylori most commonly colonizes the gastric _____ but does not invade

Which artery supplies the regions of the hindgut? _____

Diaphragmatic hernias typically occur on the _____ side (left or right)

Which lymph node cluster drains the lower duodenum? _____

The fundus and upper portion of the greater curvature of the stomach are supplied by the _____ arteries