Venous System - Abdomen Class

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1.

The IVC is formed at the confluence of what two veins?
2.

The IVC is formed at the level of the ____________.
3.

The IVC lies slightly to the ___________ (right or left?) of midline.
4.

The IVC courses ____________ (superiorly or inferiorly?) and ends when it enters the __________ ___________ of the heart.
5.

Renal Veins:The __________ (RRV or LRV) is shorter than the other renal vein because of its close proximity to the _________.
6.

Renal Veins:The LRV runs anterior to the __________ and posterior to the __________.
7.

Hepatic Veins:Normally, there are _____(#) hepatic veins.
8.

Hepatic Veins:The hepatic veins are named...?
9.

Hepatic Veins:The hepatic veins drain directly into the ___________.
10.

Gonadal Veins:The gonadal veins are easily visible on sono.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

What is the name of the vein that drains the ovaries or the testicles?
12.

The RGV (right gonadal vein) drains directly into the lateral aspect of the _________ below the _________.
13.

The LGV (left gonadal vein) inserts into the _________ that then drains into the IVC.
14.

A normal variant of the LRV is called ___________ LRV.
15.

Indications for an ultrasound study of the IVC and tributary veins. Check all that apply.
- A.
  
  Swelling of trunk, lower extremities
- B.
  
  IVC filter
- C.
  
  Abdominal bruit
- D.
  
  Severe abdominal pain
- E.
  
  Known pathology
- F.
  
  Follow up study
- G.
  
  History of renal cell carcinoma
- H.
  
  Tachycardia
16.

On sono, the tubular structure of the IVC appears ___________.
17.

On sono, the shape of the IVC tends to be more __________.
18.

The IVC responds to ___________ variations by either collapsing or dilating.
19.

If the IVC collapses due to increased pressure in the abdominal cavity, the patient is probably ____________ (inhaling or exhaling?).
20.

If the IVC dilates due to decreased pressure in the abdominal cavity, the patient is probably ____________ (inhaling or exhaling?).
21.

What two respiratory variations would cause the IVC to collapse?
22.

What two respiratory variations would cause the IVC to dilate?
23.

The hepatic veins are best visualized with the transducer positioned __________.
- A.
  
  Sagitally
- B.
  
  Obliquely
- C.
  
  Transverse
24.

When trying to visualize the hepatic veins, the transducer should be placed just inferior to the __________ __________ and angled toward the patient's ___________ ___________.
25.

Partial imaging of the right hepatic vein and simultaneous imaging of the middle and left hepatic veins resembles the __________ __________ sign