Anatomy: Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas Flashcards
The pancreas is retroperitoneal. T/F
T
Vertebrae the pancreas crosses
L1 and L2
Which organ lies on the left and on the right of the pancreas?
Right - duodenum
Left - spleen
The pancreas lies directly posterior which organ?
Stomach
The expanded part of the pancreas
Head of the pancreas
The uncinate process of the pancreas extends from which part of the pancreas?
Inferior head
The pancreatic head rests on which structures?
IVC, right renal artery and vein, left renal vein
The posterior surface of the body of the pancreas is lined by peritoneum. T/F
F
It is devoid of peritoneum and in contact with the aorta, SMA, left suprarenal gland, left kidney and renal vessels.
The anterior surface of the body of the pancreas is in direct contact with the aorta. T/F
F
It is covered with peritoneum. The aorta is posterior the pancreas.
The posterior surface of the body of the pancreas is in direct contact with which structures?
Aorta, SMA, left suprarenal gland, left kidney and renal vessels
The tail of the pancreas is anterior to the left kidney. T/F
T
The tail of the pancreas is fixed and immobile. T/F
F
The tail of the pancreas is mobile.
The main pancreatic duct begins in which part of the pancreas?
Tail
The main pancreatic duct and bile duct usually unite to form which short, dilated structure?
Hepatopancreatic ampulla (of Vater)
Where does the hepatopancreatic ampulla open?
Into the descending part of the duodenum
