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Anatomy of Pancreas Nariska Cooper

The pancreas is glandular organ with both digestive (exocrine)

and hormonal (endocrine) functions.

Anatomical Landmarks:

It is retroperitoneal( except the tail, Its intraperitoneal) and lies within the duodenal curve,

close to superior mesenteric artery and portal vein 

• Head -(right of left border of superior mesenteric vein; contains uncinate process)

• The head of the pancreas lies in the loop of the duodenum as it exits the

stomach.

• The aorta and inferior vena cava pass posteriorly to the head of the pancreas

• Neck-

• The superior mesenteric artery lies behind the neck of the pancreas and anterior

to the uncinate process.

• Posterior to the neck of the pancreas, the splenic and superior mesenteric veins

unite to form the hepatic portal vein.

• Uncinate process – a projection arising from the lower part of the head and extending

medially to lie beneath the body of the pancreas

• Body - (between left border of superior mesenteric vein and left border of aorta)

• Tail - tail extends to the splenic hilum 

 Transverse mesocolon – Attaches to the anterior surface of the pancreas

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