THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The following structure lies on uncinate process
A
Coeliac trunk
B
Superior mesenteric artery
C
Superior mesenteric vein
D
Superior mesenteric artery and vein
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The superior mesenteric vessels were related anteriorly to the uncinate process of pancreas. The pancreas displayed normal consistency and was not adherent to the underlying structures. The neck, body and tail of pancreas displayed normal anatomy.

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