innervation, venous and lymph drainage of the posterior abdomenal wall Flashcards
what is the largest circulatory system?
systemic
why is the portal system important?
to collect all venous blood from the GIT and bring it to the liver to filter it
what composes the portal triad
hepatic a. proper
hepatic duct
portal vein
what does the inferior mesenteric vein drain into?
into the splenic V
does the IMV sit next to the IMA?
no
where is the IMV found?
ascending on the left hand side of the body
where is the SMV located?
on the right side of SMA
what does the splenic vein meet up with?
with the SMV
Where is the splenic vein located?
posterior to the neck of the pancreas
what is formed by the meet up of the SMV, IMV and splenic vein?
the portal vein
what type of blood is collected in the splenic v?
venous blood from the foregut
blood from where is collected in the liver?
blood from the hepatic veins (right, left & intermediate)
blood from the hepatic veins drains into what?
IVC
what systemic and portal anastomose takes place in the esophagus?
Branches from azygous vein (systemic) anastomose with left gastric vein (portal)
what happens in the case of portal hypertension in the esophagus?
azygous wants to take over but doesn’t do so well which leads to a build up of venous blood
what systemic and portal anastomose takes place in the umbilicus
Branches of epigastric veins (systemic) anastomoses with periumbilical veins (portal)
what are caput meduase? in whom is it more prominent?
snakey appearence present on the abdomen prominent in population of 3rd world countries
what systemic and portal anastomose takes place in the rectum
Rectal veins from internal iliac V (systemic) anastomoses with superior rectal vein (portal)
what happens if pressure builds up if portal hypertension in rectum?
Buildup of venous blood in the veins of the anal junction
what systemic and portal anastomose takes place in the posterior abdominal wall?
retroperitoneal veins (Systematic) anastomose with Colic veins (portal)
what can portal hypertension cause?
o Can cause filtration at portal/systemic anastomoses
what can portal hypertension lead to?
Esophageal varices
Caput medusa
Anorectal varices
Blockage from the liver
how does the abdominal and pelvic organs get sympathetic innervation?
Preganglionic neurons enter white ramus communicans through the splanchnic nerves where they synapse with prevertebral ganglion (sit on top of vertebra and aorta), they will synapse with postganglionic neurons and reach their target organ