Arteries, veins and nerves of left colic flexure, close-up view
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Image #143-7
Dissection of jejunum, ileum and colon
Arteries, veins and nerves of left colic flexure, close-up view
The jejunum has been pulled downward from the duodenojejunal flexure. The mesocolon has been dissected. Lymphatic structures which were previously shown (141-5) have now been resected.
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Transverse colon (elevated)
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Straight artery
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Marginal artery
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Inferior mesenteric vein (near junction with superior mesenteric vein)
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Middle colic artery
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Superior mesenteric vein
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Jejunum
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Left branch of middle colic artery (note communication with left colic artery)