Describe location, shape, dimensions and extent of pancreas. Pancreas is a soft lobulated composite gland which consists of both exocrine and endocrine parts. Location: It lies almost horizontally across the posterior abdominalRead More…
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Duodenum
Describe the gross features and location of Duodenum. It is the shortest, widest and more or less fixed proximal part of the small intestine. It is 25cm or 10 inches (equivalent to 12Read More…
Portal Vein
Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know The formation of portal vein. Course and parts of portal vein. Relations of portal vein. Tributaries of portal vein. Sites of porto-caval anastomosisRead More…
Spleen
What are the functions of spleen? Spleen is the largest lymphoid (haemolymphoid) organ. Its main functions are: To remove worn out RBCs. To remove microbial agents from the circulation. To produce RBCs inRead More…
Subphrenic Spaces
Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know Names and location of subphrenic spaces. Intraperitoneal and extraperitoneal subphrenic spaces. Boundaries and clinical significance of Morison’s pouch. Subphrenic Spaces
Liver
Describe the location, dimensions and gross features of liver. Liver is the largest gland of the body. It consists of both exocrine (secretes bile into ducts) and endocrine (secretes plasma proteins, heparin etc.Read More…
Extrahepatic Biliary Apparatus
Enumerate the components of extrahepatic biliary apparatus. The components of extrahepatic biliary apparatus are: Right and left hepatic ducts Common hepatic duct Gall bladder and cystic duct Common bile duct Describe theRead More…
Vermiform Appendix
Descibe the location and dimensions of Vermiform Appendix. Location Vermiform appendix is located in the right lower quadrant of abdomen, more specifically in the right iliac fossa. Base of the appendix usuallyRead More…
Large intestine
Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know Parts of large intestine. Cardinal features of large intestine. Differences between small and large intestine. Nerve supply of large intestine. Posterior relations of caecum.Read More…
Jejunum and Ileum
Enumerate the parts of small intestine. Small intestine is about 6 m long and is divided into 3 parts: Duodenum Jejunum Ileum The duodenum is the proximal fixed part and mostly retroperitoneal. The other Read More…