Superior mesenteric
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Superior mesenteric can refer to:
- Superior mesenteric arterySuperior mesenteric arteryIn human anatomy, the superior mesenteric artery arises from the anterior surface of the abdominal aorta, just inferior to the origin of the celiac trunk, and supplies the intestine from the lower part of the duodenum through two-thirds of the transverse colon, as well as the pancreas.-Location...
- Superior mesenteric veinSuperior mesenteric veinIn anatomy, the superior mesenteric vein is a blood vessel that drains blood from the small intestine . At its termination behind the neck of the pancreas, the SMV combines with the splenic vein to form the hepatic portal vein...
- Superior mesenteric lymph nodesSuperior mesenteric lymph nodesThe superior mesenteric lymph nodes may be divided into three principal groups:* mesenteric lymph nodes* ileocolic lymph nodes* mesocolic lymph nodes-Afferents:...
- Superior mesenteric ganglionSuperior mesenteric ganglionIn the upper part of the superior mesenteric plexus close to the origin of the superior mesenteric artery is a ganglion, the superior mesenteric ganglion....