Part II. Anatomy Of Midgut/hindgut Derivatives Pg 60-72 Flashcards
Where does the jejunum begin?
Begins at at duodenojejunal flexure (left side of L2 vertebra)
Is the jejunum and ileum retroperitoneal or intraperitoneal?
Intraperitoneal because they are suspended by mesentary
Where does the ilium end?
Ends at ileocecal junction
The jejunum is located primarily in what abdominal quadrant?
Upper left
The ileum is located primarily in what abdominal quadrant?
Lower right abdomen and some pelvis
What is the primary function of the ileum and jejunum?
absorption of foodstuffs (large surface area present)
Fold of peritoneum attaching jejunum/ileum to posterior abdominal wall
Mesentary
The mesentary extends from what two landmarks on the small intestine?
Extends obliquely and inferiorly from duodenojejunal junction to ileocecal junction
What is located between the two layers of mesentary?
BVs, nerves, lymph nodes and fat
The superior mesenteric artery (SMA) branches from Abdominal Aorta at what vertebral level?
L1, between the 2 layers of mesentery
The 15-18 arteries branching from left side of Superior Mesenteric Artery that unite to form arterial arcades and supply the jejunum and ileum?
Jejunum and ileal arteries
The short, straight vessels that pass from the arterial arcades to the jejunal and ileal wall?
Vasa recta
Which arterial arcades are longer and fewer in number?
Jejunal arcades
Which arterial arcades are shorter and greater in number?
Ileal arcades
Venous drainage for the jejunum and ileum is via what?
Superior mesenteric vein
Where in relation to the superior mesenteric artery is the superior mesenteric vein usually found?
Anterior and right of the superior mesenteric artery
The superior mesenteric vein usually merges with what other vein to drain to the hepatic portal vein?
Splenic vein
The primary nodes for lymphatic drainage of the jejunum and ileum?
Mesenteric nodes
The secondary nodes for lymphatic drainage of the jejunum and ileum?
Superior mesenteric nodes
Lymphatic drainage of the jejunum, ileum, appendix, cecum and colon ultimately goes to the thoracic duct via what?
Chyle cistern
The jejunum and ileum are innervated by what plexus?
Perivascular plexus
Sympathetic innervation to the jejunum and ileum is via what nerve and which spinal nerve levels contribute?
Greater and Lesser Splanchnic N (T8-T10)
Preganglionic sympathetic neurons that supply the jejunum and ileum will synapse where?
Celiac and Superior Mesenteric ganglia
Sympathetic innervation to the jejunum and ileum will stimulate what?
reduce motility and secretion, vasoconstriction
Parasympathetic innervation to the ileum and jejunum is via what?
Vagal trunks
The preganglionic parasympathetic fibers that supply the jejunum and ileum will synapse where?
myenteric and submucosal plexuses
Parasympathetic innervation to the jejunum and ileum with stimulate what?
increase motility and secretion, vasodilation occurs secondarily
Visceral afferents from the jejunum, ileum will accompany sympathetics and refer pain to what dermatomes?
T8-T10
What are the functions of the large intestines?
- Responsible for completing absorption (primarily water)
- Compacts and temporarily stores indigestable materials as feces
What are the general regions of the large intestines?
- Cecum (with appendix)
- Ascending, Transverse, Descending and Sigmoid colon
- Rectum
- Anal canal
What are the 3 longitudinal strips of smooth muscle in outer layer of muscularis externa of the large intestines?
Tenia coli
The presence of the tenia coli on the large intestines causes sacculation in the wall of the colon between the tenia coli. What are these sacculations called?
Haustra
What are the small fatty projections on the outside of the large intestine?
Epiploic appendages
The cecum is located in which abdominal quadrant?
Right lower
The blind pouch at inferior portion of ascending colon that can become distended by gas or feces?
Cecum
Is the cecum intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal?
Intraperitoneal although it has no mesentary and is therefore fairly mobile
What prevents reflux from cecum to ileum?
Ileocecal valve
The blind intestinal diverticulum at posteromedial aspect of cecum?
Appendix
The appendix used to be considered vestigial but now is know to contain a large amount of what kind of tissue?
mucosal GALT, a type of lymphatic tissue of the gut
The short triangular mesentary that spans between the cecum and proximal appendix?
Mesoappendix
What is the arterial supply to the cecum?
Ileocolic artery which is a terminal branch of superior mesenteric artery
What is the arterial supply to the appendix?
Appendicular artery which is a branch of ileocolic artery (off superior mesenteric artery)
What is the path of venous drainage from the cecum and appendix?
Ileocolic vein -> superior mesenteric vein -> hepatic portal vein
The primary nodes for lymphatic drainage of the cecum and appendix?
Ileocolic nodes
Secondary nodes for lymphatic drainage of the cecum and appendix?
Superior mesenteric nodes
Sympathetic innervation to the cecum, appendix and ascending colon is via what nerve and what spinal nerve levels contribute?
Lesser Splanchnic N (T10)
The preganglionic sympathetic neurons that supply the cecum, appendix and ascending colon will synapse where?
Superior mesenteric ganglion
Parasympathetic innervation to the cecum, appendix and ascending colon is via what?
Vagal trunk
The preganglionic parasympathetic neurons that supply the cecum, appendix and ascending colon will synapse where?
Myenteric and submucosal plexus
Visceral afferents from the cecum, appendix and ascending colon will accompany sympathetics to what dermatome?
T10 dermatome (level of umbilicus)
The leftward bend of the ascending colon at the liver?
R Colic (hepatic) Flexure - where the transition to transverse colon occurs
Is the ascending colon intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal?
Retroperitoneal and lies on the right side of the posterior abdominal wall with the right paracolic gutter present laterally
The anterior surface of the ascending colon is covered by what?
Parietal peritoneum
What are the three arteries that contribute blood supply to the ascending colon?
- right colic artery off of the ride side of the superior mesenteric artery
- marginal artery which parallels inner aspect of the entire colon
- ileocolic artery which is a terminal branch of the superior mesenteric artery
What is the path of venous drainage from the ascending colon?
Ileocolic vein and Right colic vein -> superior mesentary vein -> hepatic portal vein
Primary nodes for lymphatic drainage of the ascending colon?
Paracolic, ileocolic and right colic nodes
Secondary nodes for lymphatic drainage of the ascending colon?
superior mesenteric nodes
The transverse colon is the largest and most mobile portion of the large intestine that crosses abdomen from what landmark on the right to what landmark of the left?
from R Colic Flexure (hepatic) to L Colic Flexure (splenic)
What suspends the transverse colon?
Transverse mesocolon
The transverse colon is suspended and usually hangs at the level of what?
Umbilicus
Arterial supply to the transverse colon
Meddle colic artery which is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery
The middle colic artery, which supplies the transverse colon pass through what structure where it divides into right and left branches.
Transverse mesocolon
The left and right branches of the middle colic artery contribute to the formation of what artery around the inner edge of the transverse colon?
Marginal artery
What is the path of venous drainage of the transverse colon?
Middle colic vein -> superior mesenteric vein -> hepatic portal vein
Primary nodes for lymphatic drainage of the transverse colon?
Middle colic nodes
Secondary nodes for lymphatic drainage of the transverse colon?
Superior mesenteric nodes
Sympathetic innervation to the transverse colon is via what nerve and what spinal level contributes?
Lesser splanchnic N (T11) and superior mesenteric plexus
Parasympathetic innervation to the transverse colon is via what?
Vagal Trunks and superior mesenteric plexus
Is the descending colon retroperitoneal or intraperitoneal?
Retroperitoneal (i.e., parietal peritoneum only anteriorly, adventitia posteriorly) with left paracolic gutter present laterally
The descending colon extends from where to where?
from L Colic Flexure to left iliac fossa where it transitions to sigmoid colon
S-shaped segment of the colon that connects the descending colon to the rectum?
Sigmoid colon
Where do the tenia coli stop?
At the end of the sigmoid colon about 15cm from anus
Is the sigmoid colon retroperitoneal or intraperitoneal?
Intraperitoneal and usually has long mesentary
Arterial supply to the descending colon and sigmoid colon?
- Left colic artery (branch of inferior mesenteric artery
- marginal artery creates an anastomoses between middle colic artery and left colic artery (branches of superior and inferior mesenteric arteries, respectively)
- sigmoidal arteries which are 2-4 branches from the inferior mesenteric artery
What is the path of venous drainage fro descending and sigmoid colon?
Inferior mesenteric vein -> splenic vein -> hepatic portal vein
Primary nodes for lymphatic drainage of the descending and sigmoid colon?
Paracolic or left colic nodes
Secondary nodes for lymphatic drainage of the descending and sigmoid colon?
Inferior and superior mesenteric nodes
Sympathetic innervation to the descending and sigmoid colon is via what nerve? What spinal cord levels contribute?
Least and Lumbar Splanchnic N (T12-L3)
Preganglionic sympathetic neurons that supply the descending and sigmoid colon will synapse on which ganglia?
Least splanchnic nerve synapses on Superior Mesenteric and lumbar splanchnic nerve synapses on Inferior Mesenteric ganglia
Parasympathetic innervation to the descending and sigmoid colon is via what nerve
Pelvic Splanchnic N (S2-S4) - Pass through Inferior Hypogastric Plexus
The artery to the midgut is what?
Superior mesenteric artery