Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract

Left colic and middle colic lymph nodes and vessels, close-up view

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Image #141-5

Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract

Left colic and middle colic lymph nodes and vessels, close-up view

The lymphatic structures in the region of the splenic flexure of the colon are shown in this close-up view of the specimen illustrated in 141-4.

1. Transverse colon (elevated)
2. Middle colic lymph nodes
3. Middle colic artery (left branch)
4. Intact strip of peritoneum between dissected areas
5. Duodenojejunal flexure
6. Middle colic and mesenteric lymph nodes
7. Jejunum
8. Branch of left colic artery
9. Taenia coli
10. Left colic flexure
11. Spleen
12. Left colic lymph nodes
13. Left colic artery
14. Kidney (covered by renal fascia)
15. Intact strip of peritoneum between dissected areas
16. Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes
17. Descending colon