Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract

Superior mesenteric and middle colic lymph nodes and vessels, close-up view

Image #141-2

KEYWORDS: Lymphatics, Vasculature.

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Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract

Superior mesenteric and middle colic lymph nodes and vessels, close-up view

Peritoneum has been removed from the right side of the mesentery and from the lower surface of the transverse mesocolon. The view is a close-up of the specimen shown in the previous photograph.

1 .	Transverse colon (elevated)
2 .	Middle colic lymph nodes
3 .	Middle colic artery
4 .	Mesenteric lymph nodes
5 .	Horizontal part of duodenum
6 .	Mesenteries
7 .	Duodenojejunal junction
8 .	Margin of dissected area
9 .	Jejunal vein
10 .	Jejunum (retracted to left)
11 .	Straight artery
12 .	Superior mesenteric vein
13 .	Lymph vessel