Liver
A smooth fibrous capsule that covers the surface of the liver
Glisson's Capsule
Fold between the fundus and body of the gallbladder
Phrygian Cap
What is the normal diameter for the pancreatic duct?
2 mm
Where are the renal pyramids located?
Medulla
What structure marks the posterior and lateral border of the thyroid?
Common Carotid Artery
Space between liver & Right kidney
Morrison's Pouch
Echogenic line connecting the gallbladder & portal vein
Main Lobar Fissure
Portion of pancreas that is located posterior to the SMV
Uncinate Process
Is the spleen an intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal organ?
Intraperitoneal
The thyroid is located ___________ to the trachea and ___________ to the larynx
Anterior, Inferior
What structure separates the left lobe from the caudate lobe?
Ligamentum Venosum
Normal thickness of the GB wall
3 mm
The Gastroduodenal artery is a branch from what artery?
Hepatic Artery
Where is the most common location for an accessory spleen to be found?
Splenic Hilum
Where is the longus colli muscle located in relation to the thyroid?
Posterior
What 2 vessels join to form the portal vein?
Superior Mesenteric Vein (SMV) & Splenic Vein (SV)
Hormone that controls contraction of the GB
Cholecystokinin
The pancreas head lies __________ to the IVC and _________ to the portal vein
Anterior, Caudad
Where is the Ureterovesicular junction (UVJ) located?
Where the distal ureter and the bladder meet
Is the thyroid an endocrine or exocrine gland?
Endocrine
List the structures in the portal triad
Portal Vein
Hepatic Artery
Common Bile Duct
Where are the spiral valves of heister located?
Proximal portion of the cystic duct
The endocrine function of the pancreas produces:
Glucagon, Insulin and Somastostatin
List the abdominal organs from least echogenic to most echogenic:
Renal Cortex
Liver
Spleen
Pancreas
Renal Sinus
What are the normal measurements for thyroid?
SAG
AP
TRV
-SAG MEASUREMENT = 4-6 CM
-TRV MEASUREMENT = 3 CM
-AP MEASUREMENT = 1.3 – 1.8 CM (Average 1-2 cm)