parts of the pancreas Flashcards
What are the parts of the pancreas?
head & uncinate process neck body tail uncinate process
where does the head of the pancreas rest in relation to the duodenum?
in the arms of the duodenum
What is the uncinate process?
extension of the head
its an accessory lobe
What passes behind the head of the pancreas?
IVC,
right renal artery
both renal veins are posterior
Where is the head of the pancreas found?
Adjacent to the pylorus and transverse colon
Where does the bile duct lie in relation to the head?
Bile duct lies in groove on posterosuperior surface
Where does the uncinate process continue?
Continues behind superior mesenteric vessels and in front of aorta and IVC
Where does the mesenteric vessels lie in relation to the neck?
neck is Site of passage of superior mesenteric vessels
Where is the portal vein in relation to the neck of pancreas?
lies directly behind the neck
anterior portion of neck is adjacent to pylorus
Where is the portal vein?
where the SMV and splenic vein meet
this is behind the neck of the pancreas
Where is the body of the pancreas?
Left of superior mesenteric vessels.
Over aorta and L2
What is the body in contact with on its posterior surface?
Posterior surface in contact with aorta, SMA, left adrenal, left kidney, and renals.
Is largest part
Where is the tail?
Mobile part
Points to the hilum of the spleen
Where does the tail of the pancreas pass?
Passes between layers of splenorenal ligament
