Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Exploration of peritoneal cavity

Duodenojejunal junction; superior and inferior duodenal recesses

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Exploration of peritoneal cavity

Duodenojejunal junction; superior and inferior duodenal recesses

In a different specimen from that shown in the preceding view there are well-defined superior and inferior duodenal folds and corresponding recesses. The abundance of fat in the mesenteries has obscured the descending colon and kidney.

1 .	Jejunum (retracted to the right)
2 .	Superior duodenal recess
3 .	Ascending part of duodenum
4 .	Mesenteries
5 .	Transverse colon
6 .	Costal cartilage
7 .	Duodenojejunal flexure
8 .	Peritoneum (cut edge)
9 .	Superior duodenal fold
10 .	Inferior duodenal recess
11 .	Inferior duodenal fold
12 .	Location of descending colon (obscured by subperitoneal fat)