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The uncinate process is an inferior projection which arises from the head of the pancreas. It extends medially to sit below the body of the pancreas.
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Uncinate process
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The neck of the pancreas sits between the head and body of the pancreas. The neck of the pancreas is located at the level of L1 which corresponds to the transpyloric plane. The superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein join to form the portal vein immediately behind the neck of the pancreas.
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Neck
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This is the widest part of the pancreas and is normally located right to the midline. The “C-shaped” curve of the duodenum surrounds the head of the pancreas.
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Head
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The body is the middle portion of the pancreas and lies closely behind the stomach. The body of pancreas crosses over the aorta and L2 vertebra. The anterior surface of the body of pancreas is covered by the peritoneum whilst the posterior surface is devoid of peritoneum.
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Body
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The tail of the pancreas is labelled. This is the only portion of the pancreas that is intraperitoneal and it lies anterior to the left kidney and in close proximity to hilum of the spleen and the left colic flexure.
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Tail
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Pancreas
Topic
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Abdominal anatomy
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Abdominal anatomy
Correctly identify the part of the organ labelled
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