What is Glisson’s capsule?
Layer of connective tissue around the liver, ducts, and arteries Serves to protect the liver and allow for fluid exchange and cell migration Named after Francis Glisson, an English physician…
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Marks the origin of the last sigmoid artery branch of the IMA Usually forms anastomosis with branch of superior rectal artery
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Area in LUQ; 3 cm below costal margin at midclavicular line One of the three most common ways of gaining access for abdominal laparoscopic surgery
Read MoreWhat is the Ligament of Treitz?
Thin band of tissue that separates the upper and lower GI Marks end of duodenum and start of jejunum
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Watershed anastomosis between ascending left colic artery and marginal artery of Drummond; near splenic flexure Important collateral communication between SMA and IMA the splenic flexure and descending colon may be…
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