During splenectomy, which neighboring structure is particularly at risk during mobilization near the splenic hilum?

During common bile duct exploration, the surgeon needs to remove a stone. Which instrument should the CST anticipate?

A Veress needle is opened onto the sterile field for a laparoscopic procedure. The CST should recognize that it is used for:

During a cholecystectomy, the surgeon is preparing to divide the cystic duct and cystic artery. Which action is MOST important before division?

Which structures comprise the portal triad?

Which structure is located within the retroperitoneum?

There will be several case report papers in this class. You will have to plan ahead and choose cases before these are due in order to be successful. 

It’s April 15th, 2026. You are rocking it and have a cumulative 94% in the didactic portion of Clinics IV. You have completed and passed all of your tasks, except you couldn’t find a bird so you didn’t submit Task 8 Nail Trim on Bird. You will….

Your Final Exam will account for _______% of your Final Grade for this class.  

What is the name of the bone the arrow is point to?