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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract

Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes and vessels, close-up view

Image #141-6

KEYWORDS: Lymphatics, Vasculature.

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Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract
Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes and vessels, close-up view
The lymphatic structures which lie along the course of the inferior mesenteric artery and its major branches are displayed in this close-up view of the lower part of the specimen shown in 141-4. The dissection of blood vessels and nerves in this area is illustrated in 144-2.
  1. Ileum (retracted to the right)
  2. Mesenteries
  3. Margin of dissected area
  4. Position Of inferior mesenteric artery (covered with fascia and undissected plexus of nerves)
  5. Pelvic cavity
  6. Upper pointer: Left colic artery Lower pointer: Inferior mesenteric vein
  7. Left colic lymph nodes
  8. Descending colon
  9. Abdominal wall
  10. Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes
  11. Sigmoid colon
  12. Mesosigmoid colon