Duodenum Flashcards
What are the three parts of the small intestine?
Duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
How long is the duodenum?
10 inches
The first part of the duodenum is called the ____ portion, is _____ inches long and is anterior to what vertebral level?
Superior, 2, L1
The second part of the duodenum is called the _____ part, is _____ inches long, and is at what vertebral level?
Decending, 3, L1-L3,
The third part of the duodenum is called the ____, is ____ inches long, and is located at what vertebral level?
Inferior, 3, L3
The fourth part of the duodenum is also called the _____, is _____ inches long, and ends where?
Ascending, 2, duodenal flexure
What ligament suspends the duodenum from the diaphragm?
Ligament of Treitz
What is the circular folds in the duodenum called?
Plica Circularis
What is the blood supply to the duodenum?
Superior and Inferior Pancreatico-duodenal arteries
The Superior Pancreatico-duodenal artery is a branch of what artery?
Gastroduodenal Artery
The Gastro-duodenal artery is a branch of what artery?
Common Hepatic Artery
The inferior pancreatico-duodenal artery is a branch of what arteries?
Anterior Superior pancreatico-duodenal artery and Superior Mesenteric artery
Where does the lymph drain from the duodenum?
Pancreatoduodenal nodes to the celiac nodes
