Question
The part of duodenum highlighted in the picture is related to:
| A. |
Portal vein |
| B. |
Tail of pancreas |
| C. |
Superior mesenteric vein |
| D. |
Hepatic artery |
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Correct Answer � C Explanation |
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- Highlighted structure here is the third part of the duodenum
THIRD PART-DUODENUM
COURSE
- It runs horizontally to the left, across the lower part of the body of L3 vertebra, crosses in front of IVC, and after that takes a smooth curve upward to eventually become constant with the ascending part of the duodenum.
RELATIONS
- Anteriorly: Root of the mesentery, superior mesenteric vessels, and coils of the jejunum.
- Posteriorly: Right psoas major, right ureter, IVC, abdominal aorta, and right gonadal vessels.
- Superiorly: Head of the pancreas with its uncinate process. Inferiorly: Coils of the jejunum.
