pancreas Flashcards
1
Q
location of pancreas
A
retroperitoneal organ, located deep within the upper abdomen in the epigastrium and left hypochondrium regions.
L1-L2
2
Q
regions of the pancreas
A
head
uncianate process
neck
body
tail
3
Q
components of the duct system in the pancreas
A
Pancreatic duct - runs along the pancreas unites with the common bile duct
4
Q
pancreas arteries
A
splenic artery
Superior mesenteric a
