Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract

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

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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