Posted by isz on August 30, 2011 at 19:03:44:
Abdominal Vasculature
1. Name the arteries in order from the diaphragm (going inferior) of the aorta.
2. What are the vertebral levels of the origin of the celiac, superior mesenteric artery, and inferior mesenteric artery.
3. Draw out the course of the celiac artery.
4. Draw out the course of the inferior mesenteric artery?
5. Draw out the course of the superior mesenteric artery?
6. Why is the left renal vein and 3rd part of the duodenum susceptible to injury with respect to the aorta and superior mesenteric artery?
7. What are arcades?
8. What is the vasculature providing blood supply to the duodenum and to the pancreas?
9. What are the vasa recta?
10. Discuss differences between the jejunum and the ileum.
11. What are the "windows" of the mesentery in reference to the jejunum and the ileum?
12. What is the uncinate process of the pancreas in relationship to the superior mesenteric artery?
13. What is the marginal artery of Drummond?
14. What are haustra?
15. What are teniae coli?
16. Which arteries are retroperitoneal and intraperitoneal? How does each of the arteries travel from a retroperitoneal to an intraperitoneal position? Be very specific as to the course and structures utilized.
17. What is the origin of the thoracic duct?
18. Name 4 different venous systems for blood return.
19. Discuss alternate routes of blood return when portal hypertension restricts blood flow to the liver.