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.
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Ileocolic artery and vein
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Superior mesenteric plexus
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Retroperitoneal fascia
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Colic branch of ileocolic artery
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Ascending colon
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Anterior cecal branch of ileocolic artery
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Appendicular artery
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Ileocolic junction
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Vermiform appendix
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Cecum
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Ileal vein
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Root of mesenteries (pointer indicates line of attachment of peritoneum which covers left side of mesentery)
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Ileal artery
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Mesenteries (inner aspect of peritoneal membrane of left surface of mesentery)