Surface Anatomy

Question 1

What is the transpyloric line?

Answer 1

Imaginary axial plane

Question 2

How would you located the transpyloric plane on a patient?

Answer 2

Half between jugular notch and pubic symphysis at L1

Question 3

List the structures present in the transpyloric plane?

Answer 3

1. Pylorus of the stomach
2. Pancreas (neck)
3. Duodenum (2nd part)
4. Gall bladder (fundus)
5. Kidneys (hilum)

Question 4

Which costal cartilage is the surface marking of the gallbladder?

Answer 4

9th

Question 5

Does the liver move with respiration?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Which ribs are related to the spleen?

Answer 6

9-11 posteriorly

Question 7

Which abdominal plane crosses the pancreas? Which part of the pancreas does it pass through?

Answer 7

Transpyloric plane and travels through neck of the pancreas