Vascular Structures Flashcards
1
Q
At what level does the aorta enter the abdomen through the diaphragm?
A
Level of T12
2
Q
What are the 3 branches of the celiac axis?
A
- Left gastric artery
- Common hepatic artery
- Splenic artery
3
Q
What does the GDA branch off of?
A
Common hepatic artery
4
Q
Which branch of the celiac axis is the largest?
A
Splenic artery
5
Q
Which renal artery is longer?
A
RRA, travels posteriorly to IVC
6
Q
What is considered a dilated measurement for IVC?
A
> 2.5cm
7
Q
What is the LRV anterior and posterior to?
A
Anterior to the aorta, posterior to the SMA
8
Q
What is the portal vein system formed by?
A
The union of the splenic vein, SMV and IMV
9
Q
What is a normal MPV measurement?
A
<13mm
10
Q
What is the smallest branch of the celiac axis?
A
Left gastric
11
Q
What best describes the normal spectral waveform for the hepatic veins?
A
Pulsatile
