Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract
Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes and vessels, close-up view
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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.
- Ileum (retracted to the right)
- Mesenteries
- Margin of dissected area
- Position Of inferior mesenteric artery (covered with fascia and undissected plexus of nerves)
- Pelvic cavity
- Upper pointer: Left colic artery Lower pointer: Inferior mesenteric vein
- Left colic lymph nodes
- Descending colon
- Abdominal wall
- Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes
- Sigmoid colon
- Mesosigmoid colon