Normal Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Nonencapsulated, retroperitoneal structure that lies between the duodenal loop and the splenic hilum
A
Pancreas
2
Q
The pancreas is divided into
A
head, uncinate process, neck body, and tail
3
Q
Secrete trypsin, lipase adn amylase through the ductal system
A
Exocrine Function of the pancreas
4
Q
Posterior wall of the stomach overlies the ____ border of the pancreatic body and tail
A
anterior
5
Q
Better technique to get pancreatic tail
A
the patient is in LLD, drinks wall to fill the stomach, while scanning pancreas, patient turns supine or RLD. What in the stomach and duodenum is used as an acoustic window
6
Q
Secrete insulin via the islets of Langerhans
A
Endocrine function of the pancreas
7
Q
Normal pancreas measurement
A
> 3 cm
