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Where does the superior mesenteric artery run in relation to the superior mesenteric vein?
The artery runs to the left of the vein.
What structures lie between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta?
a) Left renal vein
b) Third part of the duodenum
c) Uncinate process of the pancreas
What structures are located posteriorly to the head of the pancreas?
The common bile duct and the right renal vein.
What is the neck of the pancreas?
It is the constricted portion between the head and the body, about 2 cm in length, and lies mostly behind the pylorus of the stomach.
What is located behind the neck of the pancreas?
The portal vein is formed posterior to the neck by the union of the splenic and superior mesenteric veins.
What is located anteriorly to the neck of the pancreas?
The pyloroduodenal junction.
What is located posteriorly to the neck of the pancreas?
The beginning of the portal vein.
What is the shape of the body of the pancreas in cross-section?
It is triangular.
What direction does the body of the pancreas run?
It runs upward and to the left.
What is located along the border of the body of the pancreas?
The splenic artery.
What is located along the anterior border of the body of the pancreas?
The transverse mesocolon.
