Transpyloric Plane Flashcards

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Divisions of abdomen

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2
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Transpyloric plane is also known as

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Addison’s plane

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3
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Location of transpyloric plane

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Halfway between the suprasternal notch of the Manubrium and the upper border of the symphysis pubis at L1

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4
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Divides the

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Supracolic and infracolic compartments

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5
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Important structures above transpyloric plane

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Liver, spleen and gastric fundus

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6
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Important structures below transpyloric plane

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SI and colon

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7
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Transpyloric plane and spinal cord

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Conus medullaris terminates

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8
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Stomach and transpyloric plane

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Pylorus of stomach

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9
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Duodenum and transpyloric plane

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Vertical ascending part

Duodenojejunal junction lies just below

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10
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Pancreas and transpyloric plane

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Neck of pancreas

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11
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Gallbladder and transpyloric plane

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Fundus of gallbladder

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12
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Kidneys and transpyloric plane

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Hilum of kidneys

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13
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Vasculature and transpyloric plane

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SMA arises from aorta

SMA joined by splenic vein to form portal vein

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14
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Spleen and transpyloric plane

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Lower border lies near

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15
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Other structure and transpyloric plane

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Colic flexures
Root of transverse mesocolon
cisterna Chyli (drains thoracic duct)

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16
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All things found at transpyloric plane

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L1
Conus medullaris
Pylorus of stomach
vertical ascending part of duodenum
Neck of pancreas
Fundus of gallbladder
Hilum of kidney
SMA
Portal vein
Lower border of spleen
Colic flexures
Root of transverse mesocolon
Cisterna chyli