Lower Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Abnormalities

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The jejunum
Has more prominent plicae circulares than the ileum
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The ileum
Has vessels which are more difficult to see than the jejunum
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During malrotation
The colon is anterior to the mesentry
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Meckel's diverticulum is located
At the antimesenteric border of the ileum
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If pain presents in Meckel's diverticulum it is commonly
Epigastric
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The least common site of intestinal atresia is
The jejunum
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The inferior mesenteric artery begins supplying the GI tract from what point?
The left colic flexure
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The most common position of the appendix is where?
Retrocecal
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The superior aspect of the anal canal consists of what epithelium?
Columnar
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The inferior aspect of the anal canal consists of what epithelium?
Non-keratinised and keratinised
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The ileum

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Has vessels which are more difficult to see than the jejunum

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During malrotation

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Meckel's diverticulum is located

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If pain presents in Meckel's diverticulum it is commonly

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