Duodenum

Question 1

First and shortest part of the small intestine

10 in (25 cm)

widest and fixed part

C shaped

Answer 1

DUODENUM

Question 2

Only mobile portion of the duodenum

5 cm; L1

Answer 2

1st/superior part

Question 3

7-10 cm

bile duct and main pancreatic duct unite to form the ampulla that opens on major duodenal papillae

Answer 3

2nd/ descending part

Question 4

6-8 cm

crosses L3

Answer 4

3rd/horizontal part

Question 5

5 cm

duodenojejunal flexure is held in position by the suspensory ligament of the duodenum/LIGAMENT OF TREITS which is attached to the R crus of the diaphragm

Answer 5

4th/ ascending part

Question 6

Blood supply of 1st part of duodenum

Answer 6

Gastroduodenal artery

Question 7

Blood supply of proximal portion of duodenum + superior part of head of pancreas

Answer 7

gastroduodenal a – SUPERIOR PANCREATICODUODENAL ARTERY

Question 8

Blood supply of distal portion of duodenum + head of pancreas

Answer 8

SMA – INFERIOR PANCREATICODUODENAL ARTERY