Duodenum Flashcards
___ is the shortest part of the small intestine
duodenum
What is the length of the duodenum
25cm
The first part of the duodenum lies at what vertebral level?
L1
the second part of the duodenum descends along the ___(Right/left) side of the L1 to L3 vertebra
right
The third part of the duodenum is oriented (vertically/horizontally)
horizontally
The ascending part of the duodenum begins at what vertebral level?
L3
The medial side of the duodenum anastomose to that vessels
Superior and inferior pancreaticoduodenal vessels
The upper part of the duodenum is supplied by what artery?
Superior pancreaticoduodenal
from gastroduodenal
The lower part of the duodenum is supplied by what artery?
inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery
from superior mesenteric artery
Which part of the duodenum is compressed by the superior mesenteric artert
3rd part = horicontal
The 3rd part of the duodenum lies between what blood vessels
- A: SMA
2. P: aorta
The most common location of duodenal ulcers
anterior wall of the first part of the duodenum
the second most common location of duodenal ulcers
posterior wall of the first part of the duodenum
perforation on the posterior wall of the first part of the duodenum can damage what artery?
gastroduodenal artery
Gastric ulcer can most commonly damage what artery
left gastric
since most common site is the lesser curvature
