Contents
- 1 All of the following are TRUE about Small Intestine EXCEPT
- 2 Anatomic landmark that separates upper and lower bleeds is the
- 3 Addison’s plane is
- 4 Valves of Kerckring present in
- 5 ALL are TRUE about valves of Kerckring EXCEPT
- 6 Total surface area of mucosa of the small intestine is about
- 7 Entire epithelial lining of the small intestine is replaced in
- 8 Paneth cells are cells most commonly found in epithelium of
- 9 In shorts
- 10 Structures at Transpyloric plane
All of the following are TRUE about Small Intestine EXCEPT
A. Proximal part is fixed
B. Small intestine is about 1.5 m long
C. Duodenum is principally retroperitoneal
D. Duodenum is 25 cm long
Anatomic landmark that separates upper and lower bleeds is the
A. Ligament of Treitz
B. Valves of Kerckring
C. Z-line
D. Addison’s plane
Addison’s plane is
A. supracristal plane
B. transpyloric plane
C. subcostal plane
D. interspinous plane
Valves of Kerckring present in
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Ileocecal valve
ALL are TRUE about valves of Kerckring EXCEPT
A. Plicae circulares
B. Circular folds
C. Obliterated by distension
D. Permanent
Total surface area of mucosa of the small intestine is about
A. 100 m2
B. 200 m2
C. 5000 m2
D. 10000 m2
Entire epithelial lining of the small intestine is replaced in
A. 1 day
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 15 days
Paneth cells are cells most commonly found in epithelium of
A. Stomach
B. Exocrine Pancreas
C. Small intestine
D. Large intestine
In shorts
Structures at Transpyloric plane
First lumbar vertebra lies at the level of the transpyloric plane.
Transpyloric plane passes through the pylorus of the stomach.
Neck of pancreas lies on the transpyloric plane, whilst the body and tail are to the left and above it.
Fundus of the gallbladder projects from the liver’s inferior border at the intersection of the transpyloric plane and the right lateral midline.
Superior mesenteric artery arises from the aorta at the level of the transpyloric plane.
Superior mesenteric vein is joined by the splenic vein to form the portal vein at the level of the transpyloric plane.
