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LARGE INTESTINES
sacculations
or
pouches
The
digestive tract
Measures only about 5 to 5.5
feet long
shorter
portion
of
the
distinctly
(junction
outer
between
shorter
are
HAUSTRA
or
sacculations.
2. The presence of TAENIAE COLI
These are free discrete
longitudinal
smooth
branch
muscles
that
of
are
uniformly distributed as a
It is divided anatomically into the:
a. Cecum
b. Vermiform appendix
c. Colon, itself which includes;
1. Ascending colon
2. Right flexure
3. Transverse colon
4. Left flexure
5. Descending colon
6. Pelvic part of the large
intestine (Rectum and the
Anus)
large intestine;
They are equidistant from
one another in the extent
from
the
base
of
the
tissues
They are attached to the
margin
small intestines:
and
taeniae
4. The
the
coli.
anterior
These
are
1. Intestinal villi
2. Circular folds
3. Aggregate lymphatic nodules
appendices epiploica
presence
of
PLICA
SEMILUNARIS
While
appendices
corresponds
intestines.
to
the
the
sacculation,
epiploica
taenia
and
coli,
plica
HAUSTRA externally
So
what
we
find
sacculations
outside,
or
as
large intestine
The caliber (quality) of the large
HAUSTRA
we
find
the
large intestines.
A. CECUM
besides
forms a lined-pouch.
The lower and outer
the
presence
Sacculation,
(2)
Taenia
Appendices
epiploica,
of
(1)
coli,
(3)
(4)
Plica
semilunaris;
part
is
length
of
the
part;
whole
the
longitudinal
muscle
layer
above
orifice.
The upper part of the valve is
cecum is uncovered
It is only bound down to the
and
below
the
areolar tissues.
lower
placed;
While the
part
bigger/larger
obliquely-placed.
Greater
omentum,
to
(2)
the
(1)
So
these
is
obliquely-
lower
Related
ileocecal
ANTERIORLY:
the
surrounds
part
and
is
it
the
is
slit-like
Anterior
The
(1)
Iliopsoas
It
is
determination
what
we
B. VERMIFORM
APPENDIX
of
or
appendix
lie
above
and
below
the
springs postero-medial.
It is attached to the postero-medial
1. Superior
fossa
2. Inferior
which
ileocecal
ileocecal
fold
&
fold
&
fossa
3. Retrocecal fossa
is called the
MESO-APPENDIX.
C. COLON
of the mesentery.
The
ARTERY
APPENDIX
APPENDICULAR
is
of
the
called
ARTERY;
colon;
the
artery
opening
of
cecum
abdomen:
1. Right iliac region
2. Right lumbar region
3. Right hypochondriac regions
From the level of the ileocecal
ileocolic orifice.
The
the
abdominal cavity
It occupies three regions of the
of
continuation
appendix
appendix
as
the
GERLACHS
VALVE.
RIGHT
COLIC
FLEXURE
(Hepatic flexure)
It measures about 5-8 inches in
length
wall.
While POSTERIOR to the hepatic
the
right
kidney
is
related
intestine
It lies transversely
It
is
also
called
the
COLIC FLEXURE
It is the ascending of the colon as it
to
the
left of the
ascending
colon
and
the
transverse colon.
It lies in the right hypochondriac
region;
It is at the level of the 9th
costal
cartilage
and
2nd
So,
ANTERIOR
to
or hangs downwards.
It occupies the:
1. Right hypochondriac region
2. Epigastric region
3. Sometimes upto the umbilical
region and Left hypochondriac
inferior
border
of
the
at
the
postero-superior
lumbar vertebrae
RIGHT
the
across
the
hepatic
abdominal
wall
as
the
TRANSVERSE MESOCOLON
the
LIGAMENT
the
posterior
boundary
of
the
laterally
wall;
The right part of the transverse
is
short
and
it
is
DESCENDING
COLON;
It is the part of the large intestine
the abdominal cavity.
It occupies the:
1. Left hypochondriac region
2. Left lumbar region
3. Left iliac region
And it extends from the left colic
FLEXURE
Is the acute bending also of the
upwards
towards
the
and
left
of
backwards
the
large
inlet.
So it
measures
it
and
will
it
pass
is
colon;
It lies at the left hypochondriac
region but at the slightly higher
length
9-12
inches
the
in
about
the
colon
is
diaphragm
the
nd
to
omental bursa;
While the inferior (lower) layer
mesocolon
PHRENICOLIC
Also
called
direct
SIGMOID
the
posterior
length
the
abdominal wall.
It is short at both ends; but it
COLON;
to
artery.
wall
to
rectum.
The
sigmoid
end
into
C7. Rectum
intestine
It lies in the pelvic cavity from the
the
colon
is
surrounded
by
peritoneum.
So therefore, it is provided with a
completely
level
where
PELVIC MESOCOLON.
Anterior to the mesocolon is the
urinary
bladder
(male)
and
uterus (female).
Posteriorly, is the external iliac
blood vessels and the posterior
pelvic wall;
While superiorly, are the coils of
the small intestine.
This pelvic mesocolon is a fanshaped
peritoneal
fold
that
of
3rd
the
it
pierces
diaphragm
and
sacral
the
pelvic
becomes
with
of
the
the
different
rectum,
connections,
and
its
its
of the Large
The Structure
coats.
Serous coat
Muscular coat
Sub-mucous coat
Mucous coat
sub-branches
of
the
arteries
that
1. SUPERIOR
MESENTERIC
1. SUPERIOR MESENTERIC VEIN
ARTERY
Then
it
gives
off
the
a. Ileocolic vein
b. Right colic vein
c. Middle colic vein
following
branches:
descending
that
the
anastomoses
branch
with
pancreas
to
form
the
PORTAL
VEIN.
with
the
colic
and
the
superior
colic)
2. INFERIOR
MESENTERIC
SPLENIC VEIN.
the
Autonomic
The
from
Nerve
the
Supply
of
Nervous
System.
a. The sympathetic fibers arises
thoracic
from
the
lower
-- END --
plexus
to
become
is
The
Lymphatic
Drainage
of
the
Superior
Mesenteric
Artery.
comes
from
the
lumbar
vertebra.
And it will terminate close to the
ileocecal
1st
the
junction
by
branches
branch.
So from its origin, with curves
branches
of
the
superior
superior
and
to
the
it
gives
transverse
colon
Anastomose with the right colic
D. ILEO-COLIC ARTERY
Supplies the terminal part of the
ileal artery
There are 10 16 branches that
obliquely
forward
colic artery.
and
of the mesentery.
And
these
branches
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A. INFERIOR
head
Inferior
Mesenteric
PANCREATICOthe
artery.
The
DUODENAL ARTERY
Supplies
the
the
similar
of
the
mesenteric artery.
On each convex side, we have
pass
with
pancreatico-duodenal artery.
B. MIDDLE COLIC ARTERY
Reaches
the
transverse
mesocolon
Anastomose
of
the
another.
C. SUPERIOR
(SUPERIOR
the duodenum.
This is at the level of the 3rd
ARTERY
HEMORRHOIDAL
ARTERY)
RECTAL
the umbilicus.
Then it will terminate at the left
continuous
divide
as
rectal artery.
It gives off
the
superior
the
rectal
that
following
So those are the branches of the
inferior mesenteric artery.
-- END --
(superior
hemorrhoidal) artery
A. SUPERIOR
branches
branches:
1. Superior left colic artery
2. Inferior left colic (sigmoidal)
artery
3. Superior
into
LEFT
GALL BLADDER
COLIC
descending branches
Supplies the descending colon
ARTERY
proper.
B. INFERIOR
LEFT
COLIC
(SIGMOID) ARTERY;
arteries,
behind
the
and
they
peritoneum
coverings.
It is about 3 or 4 inches long
and it presents the following parts:
a. Fundus
b. Body
c. Infundibulum
(Hartmanns
pouch)
d. Neck
e. Cystic duct
CHOLECYSTODUODENAL
A. FUNDUS
wider part.
It usually protrudes beyond the
level of the 9
th
costal cartilage,
you
should
locate
first
the
cholecystoduodenal ligament!!!
D. NECK
B. BODY
constricted
usually tapers
This is the main part of the gall
medially
bladder
that
passes
backwards,
and
the
part
of
the
Porta
the
duodenum.
C. INFUNDIBULUM
(HARTMANNS POUCH)
curves
towards
that
hepatis.
part
is
called
the
SPIRAL
VALVE OF HEISTER.
This spiral valve of Heister is
The
INFUNDIBULUM
(HARTMANNS
POUCH)
cystic duct.
is
the
E. CYSTIC DUCT
bladder.
It is bound down to the 1st part of
the
duodenum
by
the
right
we
call
1 inch in length
the
within
free
margin
of
the
hepato-duodenal ligament.
A short distance from the Porta
hepatis, it will join the common
hepatic
duct
to
form
COMMON
BILE
DUCT
is
the
The
length.
It starts a short distance below the
porta hepatis and then it descends
within
-- END
the
free
margin
of
the
the duodenum.
In company with the hepatic artery
and the portal vein, both of which go
upward the liver, the bile duct will
to
join
the
INTRAHEPATIC
duct
just
below
the
the
parasympathetic
hepatic flexure.
the
Bladder
sympathetic
also
and
comes
from
duodenum
is
called
the
AMPULLA OF VATER.
-- END
mucosa
of
which
we
call
the
DUODENAL PAPILLAE.
veins.
The left branch will pass to the left
portal vein.
PORTAL VEIN
The
PORTAL
VEIN
is
wide
Vein:
the duodenum!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
SUPERIOR
MESENTERIC
portal vein.
vertebrae
and
it
will
its branches;
It lies in the right side of the
shorter
the
neck
of
the
pancreas.
LIVER
branches
of
the
artery
the body
It lies immediately
is
the
epiploic
right
gastro-
vein
pancreatico-duodenal
will
all
join
the
portal
vein,
the:
1. Right hypochondriac region
2. Epigastric region
3. Left hypochondriac region of the
vein
Aorta.
This will
end
behind
the
the
and
directly.
B. INFERIOR MESENTERIC VEIN
Is a direct continuation of the
below
vein.
So all the veins that accompany
also the branches of the artery
abdomen.
So you should palpate the liver
below the ribs, NOT in the pelvic
area!!!
it is reddish-brown in color.
Normally it should have a uniform
consistency and almost completely
covered by peritoneum.
Actually it makes up about 1/15 of
the body);
The liver somewhat resembles and
course, it is formed by 5 or 6
tributaries
arising
from
the
spleen.
So the tributaries of the splenic
a.
b.
c.
d.
veins are:
Short gastric vein
Pancreatic vein
Left gastro-epiploic vein
Inferior mesenteric vein
thoracic
wall
and
the
apex
is
-- END --
of 3 landmarks.
1. POINT
ON
THE
RIGHT
MAMILLARY
LINE
crossing
1. FALCIFORM
LIGAMENT
th
the 5 rib
2. POINT
ON
THE
LEFT
Is
peritoneum;
Is crescentic in shape;
It is attached to the anterior and
th
RIGHT
double-layered
upper
represent
upwards,
the
this
will
the
liver
of
of
surfaces
fold
the umbilicus.
The free margin of the falciform
ligament
SUPERIOR
contains
the
round
by
another
curve
2. CORONARY
LIGAMENT
line
the
INFERIOR
diaphragm.
So the importance of this coronary
ligament location is that it limits
the quadrangular area of the
postero-superior surface of the
3. RIGHT TRIANGULAR
LIGAMENT
the liver;
Corresponds to the right angle of
There
are
also
non-peritoneal
1. LIGAMENTUM
coronary ligament.
HEPATIS
2. LIGAMENTUM VENOSUM
4. LEFT TRIANGULAR
LIGAMENT
the left
Corresponds to the angle of the
quadrangular
reflection
of
the
coronary ligament.
margin
of
the
falciform
ligament;
It extends from the umbilicus up to
end by fusing with the left branch
Is
peritoneum;
It is short, and it connects the
wide
LIGAMENTUM TERES
HEPATIS
5. LESSER OMENTUM
a
TERES
double-fold
of
UMBILICAL
VEIN
in
the
FETUS.
LIGAMENTUM VENOSUM
-- END --
the
upper
ends
of
the
DUCTUS
VENOSUS
in
the
FETUS.
-- END --
POSTERIOR SURFACE
a.
b.
c.
d.
Is
smaller,
somewhat
triangular
Right surface
Upper surface
Anterior surface
Posterior surface
vertebral column.
So it represent a large convex right
part (which is the part of the base
area of the liver and is immediately
RIGHT SURFACE
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and
lower
ribs
and
their
UPPER SURFACE
applied
to
the
ANTERIOR SURFACE
groove
for
the
inferior
deep
ESOPHAGEAL
Then
this
is
caused
by
the
esophageal impressions.
This
is
deep,
narrow
slit,
LIVER
It is oblong, and it is irregular, and
is
the
remnant
of
the
umbilical vein.
it
definite organs.
The surface is obliquely place and
is
directed
backwards
and
1. PORTA HEPATIS
porta
the
superior
that
conveys
blood
liver.
It transmits the terminal portion of
to
hepatis
lymph vessels.
So these are the structures that are
bladder.
connected
to
it
by
6. SUPRA-RENAL IMPRESSION
These are marks of the liver by the
different structures that are in relation
to it.
posteriorly
right
will
form
the
a. Right lobe
b. Quadrate lobe
c. Caudate lobe
a. INCISURA UMBILICALIS is a
small notch, marking the place
where the falciform ligament
crosses the anterior margin; it is
located slightly to the right of
the
GALL
of the incisura
1. GASTRIC IMPRESSIONS
2. TUBEROMENTAL
IMPRESSIONS
(omental
tuberosity)
3. COLIC IMPRESSIONS
4. DUODENAL IMPRESSION
5. RENAL IMPRESSION
POSTERO-SUPERIOR MARGIN
is not as sharp or as well-defined as
the anterior margin. It is ill-defined
and it separates the posterior surface
from the visceral surface of the liver.
c. Connections
anatomically:
of
the
ductus
are:
the
fissure
for the
ligamentum
venosum posteriorly.
It is subdivided into quadrate lobe
and caudate lobe.
1. The
QUADRATE
LOBE
is
bounded by the:
a. Inferior margin of the liver
b. Gall bladder
c. Porta hepatis
d. Fissure for the ligamentum teres
The inferior part of the quadrate lobe
is in contact with the pylorus of the
duodenum.
GLANDS.
LIVER
convey
blood
from
the
Nerve
LIVER,
also
DUODENUM
of
the
sympathetic
and
intestine.
It is the
Supply
the
Lymphatic
LIVER
are
Drainage
also
of
falciform
SUPERIOR
ligament
MESENTERIC
to
the
and
passing
extending
from
the
important
shortest,
small intestine.
It measures only about 10 to 11
inches,
The
and
widest
flexure.
So it occupies the epigastric and
part
of
the
duodenum,
the
is
peritoneal
rest
entirely
(it
is
of
the
retro-
outside
the
peritoneum).
So it is only the 1st half of the 1st
part
of
the
completely
duodenum
covered
that
is
by
peritoneum!!!
the
1.
2.
3.
4.
Superior part
Descending part
Horizontal part
Ascending part
duodenum
are
covered
by
peritoneum.
The bile duct and pancreatic duct
enters the descending part of the
duodenum on the postero-medial
aspect, a little below the middle of
the duodenum.
Ocassionally
the
accessory
1. SUPERIOR PART
the
level
of
the
1st
lumbar
median plane;
It is only about 2 inches long
and
3. HORIZONTAL PART
it
takes
backward
and
lumbar vertebrae;
It is in relation to the superior
mesenteric blood vessels and coils
of intestine at the root of the
mesentery;
It is also in relation to the head of
the pancreas.
It has a very important relation to
the head of the pancreas because
2. DESCENDING PART
4. ASCENDING PART
long
the duodenum.
There
recesses
duodenum.
jejunal flexure.
This is a triangular band of
fibrous tissue.
It is a fibromuscular tissue. The
muscles are made up of smooth
muscles and it attaches the
duodeno-jejunal flexure to the
are
constant
(spaces)
duodenal
around
the
a. SUPERIOR
DUODENAL
RECESS
b. INFERIOR
DUODENAL
RECESS
c. PARA-DUODENAL RECESS
d. RETRO-DUODENAL RECESS
the
right
diaphragm.
side
This
(crux)
is
of
called
the
the
SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT OF
TREITZ.
The
suspensory
ligament
of
surface
of
the
upwards
behind
the
aorta.
This is also a very important
landmark in surgery, especially
in areas of the duodenum and
the pancreas.
surgery!!!
So the structure of the duodenum is
also the same, it has a:
1. Serous coat
2. Muscular coat
3. Mucous coat
The SEROUS COAT is made up of
peritoneal covering that encloses the
anterior and lateral surfaces of the
duodenum.
The
with
vascular
fibers
that
ampulla
of
Vater
is
called
the
2. INFERIOR
SPHINCTER ODDI.
PANCREATICO-
DUODENAL ARTERY
The
the
muscular
tissues
that
SUPERIOR
PANCREATICO-
Nerve
Supply
of
the
comes
from
the
Duodenum
sympathetic fibers.
a. CELIAC PLEXUS
b. SUPERIOR
MESENTERIC
PLEXUS
The
Lymphatic
Drainage
of
Blood
Supply
of
the
ROOT
LYMPH
NODES/GLANDS
1. SUPERIOR
PANCREATICO-
DUODENAL ARTERY