Anatomy Lab: Duodenum, Pancreas & Spleen

Be able to recognize the duodenum, pancreas and spleen and give an account of the gross morphology and relationships.
Be able to name the parts of the duodenum and of the pancreas.
Appreciate the relationship between the bile duct, the head of the pancreas and the ducts of the pancreas and understand the anatomical arrangement of the common opening of the ducts into the duodenum.
Describe the anatomy of the portal vein and list the organs from which venous blood drains to it. Appreciate the functional significance of this arrangement.
Describe the microscopical anatomy of the duodenum, pancreas and spleen and appreciate the ways in which their structure reflects their function.
Be able to give an account of portal systemic anastomoses and to describe their location and clinical importance.
Be able to recognize the duodenum, pancreas, spleen and portal vein on clinical imaging.

The duodenum

Which part of the small intestine is the duodenum?
What shape is the duodenum and how long is it? What are the vertebral levels?
Where does the duodenum originate? What is its main function?
What are the different sections of the duodenum?
Outline the different histological layers of the duodenum and adaptations to aid in function

The pancreas