Anatomy of the Abdomen

Frederick Wezeman, Ph.D

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the arterial and venous supply to the liver, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid parts of the colon and the rectum
2. Describe the organization of the parietal and visceral peritoneum, its lesser and greater sacs, mesenteries and peritoneal ligaments
3. Describe the regions of the small and large intestine, including the anatomy of the appendix
4. Describe the position and form of the pancreas and its relationships to other abdominal organs
5. Summarize the anatomy of the portal vein, the portal venous system and portal-systemic anastomosis and its significance
6. Describe the gall bladder and bile ducts
7. Describe the origins, course and major branches of the abdominal aorta, celiac axis, superior and inferior mesenteric arteries, the renal and gonadal arteries
8. Describe the origins, course and major tributaries of the inferior vena cava