The Pancreas Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the structure of the pancreas
A
Has a head, neck and tail
Head starts by duodenum and tail extends towards spleen
2
Q
What structures lie behind the pancreas?
A
Body of L1 IVC Aorta Superior mesenteric artery Left kidney
3
Q
Describe the location of the portal vein in relation to the pancreas
A
Portal vein passes below neck of pancreas
4
Q
How do exocrine secretions from pancreas enter duodenum?
A
Via pancreatic ducts
5
Q
Describe the relation of peritoneum to the pancreas
A
Retroperitoneal except tail and spleen
6
Q
What plane runs along the neck of the pancreas?
A
Transpyloric plane
