MEDICAL
PANCREAS
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Question
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Splenic artery
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Splenic vein
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Portal vein
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Bile duct
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Detailed explanation-1: -The splenic artery is the largest and most tortuous branch of the celiac trunk. After originating from the celiac trunk, the artery courses laterally, posterior to the stomach, and along the superior border of the pancreas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Normally, the splenic vein lies immediately posterior to the pancreas and follows a straight course (unlike the tortuous splenic artery) to the hilum of the spleen. The body and tail of the pancreas are seen anterior to the splenic vein.
Detailed explanation-3: -Anterior to the superior mesenteric artery lies the pylorus of the stomach, the neck of the pancreas, and the splenic vein. Posterior to the artery lies the uncinate process of the pancreas, the inferior portion of the duodenum, and the left renal vein.