Transpyloric Plane Flashcards
Divisions of abdomen
Transpyloric plane is also known as
Addison’s plane
Location of transpyloric plane
Halfway between the suprasternal notch of the Manubrium and the upper border of the symphysis pubis at L1
Divides the
Supracolic and infracolic compartments
Important structures above transpyloric plane
Liver, spleen and gastric fundus
Important structures below transpyloric plane
SI and colon
Transpyloric plane and spinal cord
Conus medullaris terminates
Stomach and transpyloric plane
Pylorus of stomach
Duodenum and transpyloric plane
Vertical ascending part
Duodenojejunal junction lies just below
Pancreas and transpyloric plane
Neck of pancreas
Gallbladder and transpyloric plane
Fundus of gallbladder
Kidneys and transpyloric plane
Hilum of kidneys
Vasculature and transpyloric plane
SMA arises from aorta
SMA joined by splenic vein to form portal vein
Spleen and transpyloric plane
Lower border lies near
Other structure and transpyloric plane
Colic flexures
Root of transverse mesocolon
cisterna Chyli (drains thoracic duct)