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NU 128 Module VI-VII

GI/Renal

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Gastrointestinal System: Alimentary canal Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small and Large Intestine, Rectum, Anus.
GI Accessory Organs: Teeth, Salivary Glands, Liver, Gallbladders, Pacreas. Related Structures: Peritoneum & Abdominal wall muscles, Aorta, Kidneys, Ureters, Bladders, Spleen, Rep. Organs.
Abdominal Landmarks: Xiphoid Process, Umbilicus, Costal Margin, Iliac crests, Pubic Bone
ascites An abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
blumberg's sign The experience of sharp stabbing pain as the compressed area returns to a noncompressed state attention.
bruit A vascular sound; pulsatile and blowing.
dysphagia Difficulty swallowing.
esophagitis Inflammatory process of the esophagus, caused by a variety of irritants.
friction rub A rough, grating sound caused by the rubbing together of organs or an organ rubbing on the peritoneum.
hernia (Rupture) is a protrusion of an organ or structure through an abnormal opening or weakened area in a body wall.
obesity Weight of 20% or more above recommended body weight.
overweight A weight of 10% to 20% in excess of recommended body weight.
peritoneum A thin, double layer of serous membrane in the abdominal cavity.
peritonitis A local or generalized inflammatory process of the peritoneal membrane of the abdomen.
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