Exploration of peritoneal cavity

Duodenojejunal junction; superior and inferior duodenal recesses

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Image #139-3

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)