lect 9 abdomen (spleen, pancreas, liver) Flashcards
what is the most vulnerable abdominal organ
spleen
what is the spleen associated with posteriroly
left 9th-11th ribs
where does the splenic vein unite with the superior mesenteric vein to form the portal vein
posterior to the neck of the pancreas
what is the projection from the inferior part of the pancreatic head
uncinate process
what does the head of the pancreas rest posterior to
IVC, right renal artery and vein, left renal vein
what 2 ducts typically unite to form the hepatopancreatic ampulla
main pancreatic duct and bile duct
what do accessory pancreatic ducts (when present) typically communicate with
main pancreatic duct
what are most exocrine pancreatic problems secondary to
biliary problems
what is the most common type of pancreatic cancer
ductular adenocarcinoma
what is the largest gland of the body
liver
what 2 ducts unite to form the bile duct
common hepatic duct and cystic duct
what is the right sagittal fissure formed anteriorly and posteriorly by
anteriorly by fossa for gallbladder and posteriorly by groove for vena cava
what is the left sagittal fissure formed by anteriorly and posteriorly
anterior by fissure for ligamentum theres and posteriorly by fissure for ligamentum venosum
what side of the liver are most injuries to the liver associated with
right liver
what are some veins that lack valves
IVC and hepatic veins
