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Updated in [July 25th, 2023]

In this course, Anatomy of the Abdomen, students will learn about the anatomy and functions of the organs in the abdominal cavity, the surrounding structures and their blood supply and venous drainage. The abdominal cavity is located between the diaphragm and sacral promontory and is divided into four quadrants or nine distinct regions. Students will learn about the structures of the abdominal cavity, including the liver, gallbladder and biliary system, pancreas, spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, ureters, stomach, intestines, and vascular structures. Objectives include being able to list the structures of the abdominal cavity, differentiate between those contained within the peritoneum and those contained within the retroperitoneum, describe the peritoneal and retroperitoneal spaces, describe the lobes, segments, and vasculature of the liver, define the structures of the biliary system, state the functions and location of the pancreas and spleen, identify the structures of the urinary system, list and identify the structures of the stomach and intestines, identify the branches of the abdominal aorta and the structures they supply, identify the tributaries of the inferior vena cava and the structures they drain, list the muscles of the abdomen, and describe their functions, and list the vessels that form the portal vein and describe the flow of blood through the portal hepatic system.

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ABDOMINAL CAVITY

LIVER

GALLBLADDER AND BILIARY SYSTEM

PANCREAS & SPLEEN

ADRENAL GLANDS

URINARY SYSTEM

STOMACH & INTESTINES

Suprarenal glands