NSG 309 Study Guide - Final Guide: Peritoneum, Abdominal Cavity, Serous Membrane
31 Oct 2018
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Major functions of the gi system: ingestion, digestion, elimination. Gi tract primary organs: pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine. Gi tract accessory or secondary organs: liver, pancreases, gallbladder, bile ducts, teeth, salivary glands. The organs are protected by the peritoneum which is a thin, double layer of serous membrane in the abdominal cavity. The visceral peritoneum covers the external surface of most digestive organs. The parietal peritoneum lines the walls of the abdominal cavity. The serous fluid secreted by the membranes helps lubricate the surface of the organs, allowing motion of structures without friction. There are also muscles of the abdominal wall that support and protect the abdominal viscera. Organs by quadrant: right upper quadrant (ruq) Utterer (right: left upper quadrant (luq) Ureter (left: right lower quadrant (rlq) Ureter (right: left lower quadrant (llq) Arteries and major vessels needed for organ function.
