Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract

Ileocolic and right colic lymph nodes and vessels, close-up view

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Image #141-3

Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract

Ileocolic and right colic lymph nodes and vessels, close-up view

The view is a close-up of the lower part of the specimen shown in 141-1.

1. Duodenum
2. Right colic lymph nodes
3. Colic branch of ileocolic artery
4. Ascending colon
5. Anterior cecal branch of ileocolic artery
6. Ileocolic lymph node
7. Ileocecal junction
8. Cecum (pointer on taenia coli)
9. Ileum (retracted)
10. Ileocolic artery
11. Mesenteric lymph nodes
12. Mesenteries (dissected)
13. Superior mesenteric plexus
14. Ileal branch of ileocolic artery