Hepatic portal system Flashcards
1
Q
What is the hepatic portal system
A
The hepatic portal vein and tributaries
2
Q
Function of hepatic portal system
A
directing blood from parts of GIT including spleen and pancreas, to liver
3
Q
Location of hepatic portal system
A
lower portion of oesophagus to upper part of anal canal
4
Q
Veins in hepatic portal system
A
hepatic veins hepatic portal vein splenic vein superior mesenteric vein inferior mesenteric vein
5
Q
Function of hepatic portal vein
A
drains area supplied by celiac trunk and mesenteric artery
