Lecture 7; Anatomy of the gut, ANS and blood supply Flashcards
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Describe what orientation arteries come off the aorta;
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Anterior aspect only
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Describe the three major arteries that come off the aorta in regards to the abdomen;
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T12; Celiac trunk
L1; Superior mesenteric artery
L3; Inferior mesenteric artery
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Describe the neurovascular supply of the foregut;
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Arterial; Branches of the coelic axis (T12)
Venous drainage; Portal vein (NO CELIAC VEIN)
Nerve plexus; Coeliac PLexus (T12)
Lymphatics; Pre-aortic nodes (T12)
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What are some important notes on the foregut;
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- Digestive system starts in oral cavity
- Spleen is NOT foregut
- Pain is referred to the EPIGASTRIC region
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Whats some notable surface anatomy relations to the stomach;
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Generally; Epigastric, to left of midline
Oesophagus = Costal cartilage 7/8
Fundus = Ribs 5/6
Pylorus ~L1