The Mighty Organ
Largest organ in the body and sits in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen
What is the liver?
Stimulates the gallbladder to contract
What is the primary function of cholecystokinin (CCK)?
Digestion of starch begins here
What is in the mouth (saliva)?
Romance of the abdomen
What are the head of the pancreas and the c-loop of duodenum?
CR centering for an esophagram
What is T5-T6?
The ligament between the two major lobes of the liver
What is the falciform ligament?
Prevent distension or collapse of the cystic duct
What are the spiral valves?
Create a normal indentation seen along the lateral border of the esophagus on x-ray/fluoroscopy.
What are the aortic arch and the left primary bronchus?
The dilated distal portion of the esophagus
The UGI projection/position that best shows the pylorus and duodenal bulb in profile
What is LPO?
800-1000 mL or about a quart
What is the amount of bile secreted by the liver per day?
Part of the gallbladder that sits most posterior
What is the cystic duct? (Will accept neck)
The act of chewing.
What is mastication?
Vitamins, minerals, water
Projection/position to best identify a tumor posterior to the stomach during an UGI
Production of bile and emulsifying fats
What are the two major functions of the liver?
The duodenal mucosa
Where is CCK produced?
What is the nasopharynx?
Primarily responsible for the absorption of digestive end products along with water, vitamins and minerals
What is the small intestine?
Best exam to demonstrate a gastric ulcer
What is a double-contrast UGI series?
What is the gallbladder?
Gallbladder and bile duct recording
What is cholecystocholangiogram?
Medial border of the stomach
What is the lesser curvature?
Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori
What is the bacteria that can cause peptic ulcers?
Presence indicates a possible sliding hiatal hernia
What is a Schatzki ring?