ANAT Posterior Abdominal Wall Workshop Notes - Week 7

Question 1

Term used to describe lighter & darker regions of the MRI.

Answer 1

Hypoattenuation.
Hyperattenuation.

Question 2

Describe general pattern of lymphatic drainage.

Answer 2

In a superior direction, following vascular supply.

Question 3

Branches of the celiac trunk artery

Answer 3

Left gastric a.
Common Hepatic a.
Splenic a.
Remember: LHS.

Question 4

Describe the general pathway of the visceral efferent nerves to the CNS.

Answer 4

Follow sympathetic & parasympathetic nerves travelling from brain -> target organ, but transmit sensory information in the opposite direction to these motor nerves.