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GS exam 4

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Abdominal peritoneum   The serous membrane lining the walls of the abdominal cavity  
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Direct inguinal hernia   A hernia that results from an acquired weakness in the inguinal floor  
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Epigastric   A term referring to the region of the abdomen above the umbilicus  
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Evisceration   Protrusion of the viscera outside the body as a result of trauma or wound disruption  
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Fascia   In the abdomen, a tough, fibrous tissue layer between the parietal peritoneum and muscle layers  
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Fistula   An abnormal tract or passage leading from one organ to another or from an organ to skin; usually caused by infection  
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Hernia   A protrusion of tissue under the skin through a weakened area of the body wall  
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Hesselbach triangle   The area bounded by the recuts abdominis muscle, the inguinal ligament, and the inferior epigastric vessels. This region is most commonly associated with inguinal hernias  
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Hypogastric   A term referring to the region of the abdomen below the stomach  
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Incarcerated hernia   Herniated tissue that is trapped in an abdominal wall defect. Incarcerated tissue requires emergency surgery to prevent ischemia and tissue necrosis  
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Incisional hernia   The postoperative herniation of tissue into the tissue layers around an abdominal incision. This may occur in the immediate postoperative period or later, after the incision has healed.  
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Indirect inguinal hernia   A hernia that protrudes into the membranous sac of the spermatic cord. This condition usually is due to a congenital defect in the abdominal wall.  
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Linea alba   A strip of avascular tissue that follows the midline and extends from the pubis to the xyphoid process  
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McBurney incision   An incision in which the oblique right muscle is manually split to allow removal of the appendix  
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Mesh   A pliable synthetic or biosynthetic material used to bridge the tissue edges of the abdominal wall. It is used during hernia repair.  
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Paramedian incision   An abdominal incision lying parallel to the midline  
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Pelvic cavity   The lower abdominal cavity, which contains the bladder, uterus, and adnexa  
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Pfannenstiel incision   A transverse incision below the umbilicus and above the pubis; it generally is used for pelvic surgery  
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Quadrants   Four designated regions of the abdomen  
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Strangulated hernia   A hernia in which abdominal tissue has become trapped between the layer of an abdominal wall defect. The strangulated tissue usually becomes swollen as a result of venous congestion. Lack of blood supply can lead to tissue necrosis  
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Subcostal   A term referring to the area of the abdomen that follows the slope of the tenth costal cartilage. A subcostal incision is made in this area  
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Subcutaneous tissue   The fatty (adipose) tissue layer lying directly under the skin of the abdominal wall and other areas of the body  
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Transverse incision   An incision that is perpendicular to the midline of the body  
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Ventral hernia   A weakness in the abdominal wall, usually resulting in protrusion of abdominal viscera against the peritoneum and abdominal fascia  
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Viscera   The organs or tissue of the abdominal cavity  
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