Lymphtics and Autonomics of the Abdomen Flashcards
celiac lymph nodes
foregut
superior mesenteric lymph nodes
midgut
inferior mesenteric nodes
hindgut
lumbar lymph nodes
body wall, retroperitoneal organs
lymph drainage
IMN SMN CN lumbar trunk cisterna chyli
sympathetics to abdomen
vasoconstriction
sphincter contraction
gland inhibition
parasympathetics to abdomen
vasodilation
peritalsis
sphincter relaxation
celiac nerve plexus
to foregut
superior mesenteric plexus
to midgut
renal plexus
to kidneys, suprarenals, ureters
inferior mesenteric plexus
to hindgut
intermesenteric plexus
between SMA and IMA
superior hypogastric plexus
along aorta from IMA to bifurcation
parasympathetics in abdomen
preganglionic parasympathetics
vagus - foregut midgut
pelvic splanchnic - hindgut
pelvic splanchnic nerve levels
S2-4 ventral rami
greater splanchnic nerve
T5-9
lesser splanchnic nerve
T10-11
least splanchnic nerve
T12
lumbar splanchnic nerve
T11-L2