Dissection of jejunum, ileum and colon

Arteries, veins and nerves of ileocecal junction, close-up view

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Image #143-2

Dissection of jejunum, ileum and colon

Arteries, veins and nerves of ileocecal junction, close-up view

This view illustrates the lower part of the dissection which is shown in the preceding photograph (143-1). The peritoneum (14) which covered the left side of the mesentery remains intact.

1. Ileocolic artery and vein
2. Superior mesenteric plexus
3. Retroperitoneal fascia
4. Colic branch of ileocolic artery
5. Ascending colon
6. Anterior cecal branch of ileocolic artery
7. Appendicular artery
8. Ileocolic junction
9. Vermiform appendix
10. Cecum
11. Ileal vein
12. Root of mesenteries (pointer indicates line of attachment of peritoneum which covers left side of mesentery)
13. Ileal artery
14. Mesenteries (inner aspect of peritoneal membrane of left surface of mesentery)
15. Ileal branch of ileocolic artery
16. Ileum (retracted)
17. Arterial arches of ileal arteries
18. Margin of dissected area of mesentery
19. Straight arteries