29 Visceral Vasculature
STUDY AIMS
At the end of your study, you should be able to
Know the unpaired branches of the abdominal aorta
Know the major branches of the celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, and inferior mesenteric artery
Know the unpaired branches of the abdominal aorta and their distribution of blood
Understand the two types of venous drainage from the abdomen
Describe the formation of the hepatic portal vein from the splenic and superior mesenteric veins
Know the tributaries of the splenic and superior mesenteric veins
Describe the lymphatic drainage of the abdomen