Name and what are the functions of the 3 parts of the pharynx
Nasopharynx: only in respiration
Oropharynx: functions in digestion and respiration
laryngopharynx: functions in digestion and respiration
the kidney is a ____ organ
retroperitoneal
peritoneum
What are the primary knee flexors
semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris
What are the functions of the stomach
what is short term storage, mix and rind contents with HCL and pepsin, chemical digestion, and moves contents into small intestine for further processing
The kidneys extend from ___ to ___
extends from T12-L3
How long is the female urethra
3-5 Cm
Palmaris longus does what action
wrist flexion
Describe the mesenteries (in relation to the stomach)
1. Lesser omentum - extends from lesser curvature of stomach and liver - hepatogastric ligament and hepatoduodenal ligament
2. greater omentum: extends from greater curvature of stomach to the liver to drape on transverse colon
What are the features of the ureters and how do they prevent back flow
feature: carries urine from the kidney to the bladder - is capable of peristalsis
connects to the bladder at an angle that prevents backflow of urine and filling of the bladder compresses the ureter to also prevent backflow
How long is the male urethra and what are the sections
18-20 Cm - pre-prostatic, prostatic, membranous, spongy
lateral rotation of the arm at the shoulder
What is the mesentery that connects the appendix to the ileum and cecum
mesoappendix
What is the order of renal venous drainage
venules > interlobular veins> arcuate veins? interlobar veins > renal vein
benign uterine tumors - not cancerous
form in the muscular myometrium
they can interfere with fertility and can cause painful periods
the coracobrachialis does which actions
adduction and flexion of the shoulder
What level does the esophagus start and end
begins at the cricoid cartilage anterior to C6 and ends anterior to T7
What is the order of the renal artery flow
renal artery> segmental arteries> interlobar arteries > arcuate arteries> cortical radiate arteries > afferent arterioles > glomerulus
What are the structures supporting the ovary
ovarian ligament, suspensory ligament and mesovarium ligament
what are the actions of the tensor fasciae latae
extension of the knee, lateral rotation of the leg, abduction and medial rotation of the thigh