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AN52.1-8 | Histology & Embryology (Abdomen & Pelvis) — Glossary
Glossary — Histology & Embryology (Abdomen & Pelvis)
Key terms introduced in this module, in order of first appearance. Use this as a revision checklist.
| Term | Where Introduced |
|---|---|
| Congenital anomalies of the GIT | relevance |
| Liver histology | relevance |
| Renal histology | relevance |
| Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) | relevance |
| Developmental anomalies of the urogenital system | relevance |
| Testicular histology | relevance |
| liver | recall |
| pancreas | recall |
| intermediate mesoderm | recall |
| Oesophagus: | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| stratified squamous non-keratinised | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Stomach — fundus vs pylorus: | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum — distinguishing features: | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Brunner's glands | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Yes | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Peyer's patches | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Large intestine: | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| No villi | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Liver histology: | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Kupffer cells | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Portal acinus | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Space of Disse | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Pancreas: | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Exocrine | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Endocrine | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Suprarenal (adrenal) gland: | GIT Histology — Recognisable Features by Segment (AN52.1) |
| Kidney: | Urinary and Reproductive Histology (AN52.2, AN52.3) |
| Glomerulus | Urinary and Reproductive Histology (AN52.2, AN52.3) |
| Proximal tubule | Urinary and Reproductive Histology (AN52.2, AN52.3) |
| Juxtaglomerular apparatus | Urinary and Reproductive Histology (AN52.2, AN52.3) |
| Ureter: | Urinary and Reproductive Histology (AN52.2, AN52.3) |
| Testis: | Urinary and Reproductive Histology (AN52.2, AN52.3) |
| Ovary: | Urinary and Reproductive Histology (AN52.2, AN52.3) |
| Corpus luteum | Urinary and Reproductive Histology (AN52.2, AN52.3) |
| Cardio-oesophageal junction (AN52.3): | Urinary and Reproductive Histology (AN52.2, AN52.3) |
| Barrett's oesophagus | Urinary and Reproductive Histology (AN52.2, AN52.3) |
| Uterus: | Urinary and Reproductive Histology (AN52.2, AN52.3) |
| Diaphragm develops from 4 sources: | Development of the Diaphragm and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (AN52.5) |
| Septum transversum | Development of the Diaphragm and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (AN52.5) |
| Pleuroperitoneal membranes | Development of the Diaphragm and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (AN52.5) |
| Dorsal mesentery of oesophagus | Development of the Diaphragm and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (AN52.5) |
| Body wall muscle | Development of the Diaphragm and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (AN52.5) |
| Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): | Development of the Diaphragm and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (AN52.5) |
| Bochdalek hernia | Development of the Diaphragm and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (AN52.5) |
| Morgagni hernia | Development of the Diaphragm and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (AN52.5) |
| Clinical presentation of Bochdalek hernia: | Development of the Diaphragm and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (AN52.5) |
| Divisions by blood supply: | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Foregut | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Midgut | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Hindgut | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Key developmental events: | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Duodenal atresia/stenosis: | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Down syndrome | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Midgut rotation and fixation: | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Malrotation | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Hirschsprung's disease (congenital aganglionosis): | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Omphalocele vs gastroschisis: | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Meckel's diverticulum | Gut Development — Foregut, Midgut, Hindgut (AN52.6) |
| Pronephros | Development of the Urinary System (AN52.7) |
| Mesonephros | Development of the Urinary System (AN52.7) |
| Metanephros | Development of the Urinary System (AN52.7) |
| Ureteric bud | Development of the Urinary System (AN52.7) |
| Ascent of kidney: | Development of the Urinary System (AN52.7) |
| Congenital anomalies: | Development of the Urinary System (AN52.7) |
| Horseshoe kidney | Development of the Urinary System (AN52.7) |
| Renal agenesis | Development of the Urinary System (AN52.7) |
| Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) | Development of the Urinary System (AN52.7) |
| Duplex collecting system | Development of the Urinary System (AN52.7) |
| Bladder development: | Development of the Urinary System (AN52.7) |
| Indifferent stage (weeks 1–7): | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| Sex determination: | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| SRY gene | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| In the absence of SRY | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| Male differentiation: | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| testosterone | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| Female differentiation: | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| Testicular descent: | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| Undescended testis (cryptorchidism) | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| Hypospadias | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| Epispadias | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| Double uterus/bicornuate uterus | Development of the Reproductive System (AN52.8) |
| Histology & Embryology of Abdomen and Pelvis — Key Points: | summary |
| GIT histology keys | summary |
| Liver zones | summary |
| Testis | summary |
| Cardio-oesophageal junction | summary |
| Diaphragm | summary |
| Duodenal atresia | summary |
| Midgut rotation | summary |
| Hirschsprung's disease | summary |
| Kidney development | summary |
| Sex differentiation | summary |
93 terms in this module