Jejunum vs. Ileum Flashcards
1
Q
Position
A
- Jejunum: Upper Left
2. Ileum: Lower Right
2
Q
Length
A
- Jejunum: Proximal 2/5
2. Ileum: Distal 3/5
3
Q
In what aspects is the Jejunum larger?
A
Diameter (Outside, wall thickness, bore)
4
Q
Color
A
Jejunum is redder because longer vasa recti
5
Q
Amount of Arcades
A
Jejunum has fewer
6
Q
Length of Vasa Recti
A
Jejunum has longer Vasa Recti
7
Q
Fat
A
Jejunum has less fat because less “windows” of arcades
8
Q
Arcades
A
Multiple Anastamoses in Mesentery
9
Q
Vasa Recti
A
Vessels connecting Arcades to GI tract
