Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena mesenterica superior GraySubject 174 GrayPage 682 Image Gray591.png Caption The portal vein and its tributaries. The superiormesentericvein and splenic vein . Leinal vein is an old term for splenic vein . Anatomical position . Image2 Gray1099.png Caption2 The pancreas and duodenum from behind. DrainsFrom DrainsTo hepatic portal vein Artery superiormesenteric artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12851033 File Abdominal cavity.jpg thumb right 300px Superiormesentericvein File Superiormesenteric vein.jpg thumb right 300px Superiormesentericvein In anatomy , the superiormesentericvein SMV is a blood vessel that drains blood from the small intestine jejunum and ileum . At its termination behind the neck of the pancreas , the SMV combines with the splenic vein to form the hepatic portal vein . The SMV lies to the right of the similarly named artery, the superiormesenteric artery , which originates from the abdominal aorta . Tributaries Tributaries of the superiormesentericvein drain the small intestine , large intestine , stomach , pancreas and vermiform appendix appendix and include Right gastro omental vein also known as the right gastro epiploic vein inferior pancreaticoduodenal veins veins from jejunum veins from ileum middle colic vein drains the transverse colon right colic vein drains the ascending colon ileocolic vein Disorders Thrombosis of the superiormesentericvein is quite rare, but a significant cause of mesenteric ischemia and can be fatal. It is estimated that 10 15 of mesenteric ischemia is due to mesenteric thrombosis . ref Tessier References note Tessier Tessier DJ, Williams RA, Mesenteric .... External links Medcyclopaedia ii m MESENTERICVEINSUPERIOR SUNYAnatomyLabs 39 02 01 02 Intestines and Pancreas The SuperiorMesenteric Vessels SUNYAnatomyImage 8 6 96 Veins Category Veins of the torso fr Veine m sent rique sup rieure la Vena mesenterica superior ... more details
Superiormesenteric can refer to Superiormesenteric artery SuperiormesentericveinSuperiormesenteric lymph nodes Superiormesenteric ganglion disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena mesenterica inferior GraySubject 174 GrayPage 681 Image Gray591.png Caption The portal vein and its tributaries. The superiormesentericvein and splenic vein , into which the inferior mesentericvein empties. Leinal vein is an old term for splenic vein . Anatomical position . Image2 Gray1041.png Caption2 Superior and inferior duodenal foss . DrainsTo splenic vein Artery inferior mesenteric artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12851027 In human anatomy , the inferior mesentericvein IMV is a blood vessel that drains blood from the large intestine . It usually terminates when reaching the splenic vein , which goes on to form the portal vein with the superiormesentericvein SMV . Anatomical variations include the IMV draining into the confluence of the SMV and splenic vein and the IMV draining in the SMV. The IMV lies to the right of the similarly named artery, the inferior mesenteric artery , which originates from the abdominal aorta . Tributaries Tributaries of the inferior mesentericvein drain the large intestine , sigmoid colon and rectum and include the left colic vein sigmoid vein s superior rectal vein rectosigmoid veins Additional images gallery Image Gray1099.png The pancreas and duodenum from behind. gallery External links Medcyclopaedia ii m MESENTERICVEIN INFERIOR SUNYAnatomyLabs 39 06 01 00 Intestines and Pancreas Tributaries of Inferior MesentericVein SUNYAnatomyImage 8 5 68 SUNYAnatomyImage 8 6 94 Veins Category Veins of the torso es Vena mesent rica inferior fr Veine m sent rique inf rieure la Vena mesenterica inferior ... more details
Refimprove date January 2009 Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria mesenterica superior GraySubject 154 GrayPage 606 Image Superiormesenteric a.gif Caption Frontal view of the superiormesenteric artery and its branches. The large vessel blue beside the SMA is the superiormesentericvein . A considerable ... arteries jejunal , ileal arteries ileal BR ileocolic artery ileocolic Veinsuperiormesentericvein Precursor vitelline arteries Supplies intestine MeshName Mesenteric Artery, Superior MeshNumber A07.231.114.565.755 DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12155072 In human anatomy , the superiormesenteric ... aorta abdominal aortic branches, showing exit of superiormesenteric artery between the kidneys ... ref The SMA can compress the left renal vein , leading to nutcracker syndrome and or the third horizontal part of the duodenum , leading to superiormesenteric artery syndrome . Additional images gallery Image Gray1099.png The pancreas and duodenum from behind. Superiormesenteric artery labeled ... in an anterior inferior direction, passing behind under the neck of the pancreas and the splenic vein . Located under this portion of the superiormesenteric artery, between it and the aorta, are the following left renal vein travels between the left kidney and the inferior vena cava can be compressed ... of the small intestines can be compressed by the SMA at this location, leading to SuperiorMesenteric Artery Syndrome . uncinate process of pancreas this is a small part of the pancreas that hooks around the SMA. The SMA typically runs to the left of the similarly named vein, the superiormesentericvein . After passing the neck of the pancreas it starts giving off its branches. Branches ... of the inferior mesenteric artery . Pathophysiology Compared to other vessels of similar size ... MW title Intraoperative laser Doppler flowmetry a predictor of ischemic injury in acute mesenteric ... 39 02 01 Branches of the inferior mesenteric artery. SUNYAnatomyLabs 40 11 01 02 Posterior ... more details
Infobox Nerve Name Superiormesenteric ganglion Latin ganglion mesentericum superius GraySubject 220 GrayPage 987 Image Gray839.png Caption Sympathetic red and parasympathetic blue nervous system Image2 Caption2 Innervates BranchFrom BranchTo superiormesenteric plexus MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre g 02 DorlandsSuf 12384690 In the upper part of the superiormesenteric plexus close to the origin of the superiormesenteric artery is a ganglion , the superiormesenteric ganglion . The superiormesenteric ganglion is the synapsing point for one of the pre and post synaptic nerves of the sympathetic division of the autonomous nervous system. Specifically, contributions to the SuperiorMesenteric Ganglion arise from TV10 and TV11. This nerve goes on to innervate the small intestine, the ascending colon and the transverse colon. ref Nervous System and Sensory Organs ref References reflist External links http anatomy.uams.edu anatomyhtml intestines.html GeorgiaPhysiology 6 6ch2 s6ch2 30 Gray s autonomic Category Sympathetic nervous system Neuroanatomy stub de Ganglion mesentericum superius ... more details
Infobox Lymph Name Superiormesenteric lymph nodes Latin nodi lymphoidei mesenterici superiores GraySubject 180 GrayPage 709 Image illu lymph chain09.jpg Caption Lymph Nodes of the Large Intestine and Lower Abdomen Superiormesenteric is 1 Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom Source DrainsTo preaortic lymph node MeshName MeshNumber Dorlands DorlandsID The superiormesenteric lymph nodes may be divided into three principal groups mesenteric lymph nodes ileocolic lymph nodes mesocolic lymph nodes Afferents The superiormesenteric glands receive afferents from the jejunum , ileum , cecum , vermiform process , and the ascending and transverse parts of the colon their efferents pass to the preaortic gland s. Additional images gallery Image Gray615.png The lymphatics of cecum and vermiform process from the front. Image Gray616.png The lymphatics of cecum and vermiform process from behind. gallery Gray s Lymphatics of torso DEFAULTSORT SuperiorMesenteric Lymph Nodes Category Lymphatics of the torso lymphatic stub ... more details
Superiormesenteric artery SMA syndrome is a very rare disease rare , life threatening gastrointestinal ... of the duodenum by the abdominal aorta AA and the overlying superiormesenteric artery . The syndrome ... name pmid17476104 cite journal author Welsch T, B chler MW, Kienle P title Recalling superiormesenteric ... web url http www.emedicine.com ped topic2175.htm title SuperiorMesenteric Artery Syndrome accessdate ... LB, Field SP, Sachar DB title The superiormesenteric artery syndrome. The disease that isn t, or is it? journal ... known as Wilkie s syndrome, cast syndrome, mesenteric root syndrome, chronic duodenal ileus and intermittent arterio mesenteric occlusion. ref name pmid11926421 cite journal author Laffont I, Bensmail D, Rech C, Prigent G, Loubert G, Dizien O title Late superiormesenteric artery syndrome in paraplegia ... title Superiormesenteric artery syndrome an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction journal South ..., spurring a vicious cycle. ref cite web title S Superiormesenteric artery syndrome date April ..., ref cite journal last Falcone first Kevin L. coauthors Garrett, Kevin O. title SuperiorMesenteric ... with SuperiorMesenteric Artery Syndrome. http www.liebertonline.com doi abs 10.1089 108729100318073 ... nih Unusual complication superiormesenteric artery 19181598.html ref Diagnosis gallery Image SMA Syndrome ... arrow by the superiormesenteric artery red arrow and the abdominal aorta blue arrow . Image Wiki UGI.JPG ... http everything2.com title Superiormesenteric artery syndrome ref In acute or mild cases, conservative ... of the left renal vein between the AA and the SMA. Symptoms Symptoms include early satiety, nausea , vomiting ... an insubstantial cushion and narrow mesenteric angle. SMA Syndrome can present in two forms chronic ..., hypokalemia , acute gastric rupture or intestinal perforation from prolonged mesenteric ischemia ... due to the reduced mesenteric angle . ref name eMedicine ref name ReferenceA Errico, Thomas ... constriction by the SMA. Image Cartoon HealthyAngle.JPG A diagram of a healthy mesenteric angle. Image ... more details
Infobox Nerve Name PAGENAME Latin plexus mesentericus superior GraySubject 220 GrayPage 987 Image Gray848.png Caption The celiac ganglia with the sympathetic plexuses of the abdominal viscera radiating from the ganglia. Image2 Caption2 Innervates BranchFrom celiac plexus BranchTo MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre p 24 DorlandsSuf 12648134 The superiormesenteric plexus is a continuation of the lower part of the celiac plexus , receiving a branch from the junction of the right vagus nerve with the plexus. It surrounds the superiormesenteric artery , accompanies it into the mesentery , and divides into a number of secondary plexuses, which are distributed to all the parts supplied by the artery, viz., pancreatic branches to the pancreas intestinal branches to the small intestine and ileocolic , right colic, and middle colic branches, which supply the corresponding parts of the great intestine. The nerves composing this plexus are white in color and firm in texture in the upper part of the plexus close to the origin of the superiormesenteric artery is the superiormesenteric ganglion . Additional images gallery Image Gray838.png The right sympathetic chain and its connections with the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic plexuses. Image Gray839.png Diagram of efferent sympathetic nervous system. Image Gray849.png Lower half of right sympathetic cord. gallery External links DartmouthHumanAnatomy figures chapter 32 32 6.HTM Gray s neuroscience stub Autonomic Category Nervous system ... more details
Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena rectalis superior GraySubject 174 GrayPage 681 Image Gray1083.png Caption The bloodvessels of the rectum and anus , showing the distribution and anastomosis on the posterior surface near the termination of the gut. Labeled at top as superior hemorrhoidal vein. Image2 Gray585.png Caption2 The veins of the right half of the male pelvis. DrainsFrom rectum Source hemorrhoidal plexus DrainsTo inferior mesentericvein Artery superior rectal artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12851621 The inferior mesentericvein begins in the rectum as the superior rectal veinsuperior hemorrhoidal vein , which has its origin in the hemorrhoidal plexus , and through this plexus communicates with the middle and inferior hemorrhoidal vein s. The superior hemorrhoidal vein leaves the lesser pelvis and crosses the left common iliac vessels with the superior hemorrhoidal artery , and is continued upward as the inferior mesentericvein . Gray s circulatory stub Veins Category Veins of the torso Category Rectum ar ... more details
The superior anastomotic vein , also known as the vein of Trolard , is a superficial cerebral veins superficial cerebral vein grouped with the superior cerebral vein s. The vein was eponymously named after the 18th century anatomist Jean Baptiste Paulin Trolard . The vein anastamosis anastomoses with the middle cerebral vein and the superior sagittal sinus . External links http radiopaedia.org articles superior anastamotic vein 2 Radiopaedia Defenition VeinsHeadNeck circulatory stub Category Veins of the head and neck ... more details
Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena laryngea superior GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray1174.png Caption Inferior thyroid veins visible at center. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom larynx Source DrainsTo superior thyroid vein Artery superior laryngeal artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12850813 The superior laryngeal vein is a vein which drains the larynx into the superior thyroid vein . circulatory stub Veins of the head and neck Category Veins of the head and neck ... more details
Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin venae phrenicae superiores GraySubject 172 GrayPage 666 Image Caption Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom thoracic diaphragm Source DrainsTo azygos vein br hemiazygos vein Artery superior phrenic artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12851343 The superior phrenic vein , i.e., the vein accompanying the pericardiacophrenic artery , usually opens into the internal mammary vein . Gray s circulatory stub Veins of the thorax and vertebral column Category Veins of the torso ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Superior Thalamostriate Vein Latin v. thalamostriata superior GraySubject 170 GrayPage 653 Image Gray565.png Caption Velum interpositum. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom DrainsTo internal cerebral veins Artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12851999 The superior thalamostriate vein or terminal vein v. terminalis vena corporis striati vena thalamostriata superior commences in the groove between the corpus striatum and thalamus , receives numerous veins from both of these parts, and unites behind the Fornix of brain crus fornicis with the choroid vein , to form one of the internal cerebral veins . Gray s VeinsHeadNeck circulatory stub Category Veins of the head and neck es Vena talamoestriada superior ... more details
Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena labialis superior GraySubject 167 GrayPage 645 Image Gray557.png Caption Veins of the head and neck. Superior labial vein visible at center right. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom upper lip Source DrainsTo facial vein Artery superior labial artery superior labial MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12850782 The superior labial vein is the vein receiving blood from the upper lip . Additional images gallery Image Lateral head anatomy detail.jpg Lateral head anatomy detail Image Head ap anatomy.jpg Head anatomy anterior view gallery External links eMedicineDictionary Superior labial vein VeinsHeadNeck Category Veins of the head and neck ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Superior intercostal vein Latin vena intercostalis superior dextra, vena intercostalis superior sinistra GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray530.png Caption Intercostal spaces, viewed from the left Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom Source posterior intercostal veins 2, 3, and 4 DrainsTo azygos vein , brachiocephalic vein Artery intercostal arteries MeshName MeshNumber Dorlands DorlandsID The superior intercostal veins are two veins that drain the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th intercostal spaces , one vein for each side of the body. Right superior intercostal vein The right superior intercostal vein drains the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th posterior intercostal veins on the right side of the body. It flows into the azygos vein . Left superior intercostal vein The left superior intercostal vein drains the 2nd and 3rd posterior intercostal veins on the left side of the body. It drains into the left brachiocephalic vein . It may also communicate with the accessory hemiazygos vein . As it passes posteriorly above the aortic arch , it crosses deep to the phrenic nerve and the pericardiacophrenic vessels and then superficial to the vagus nerve . See also Supreme intercostal vein Posterior intercostal veins External links DorlandsDict eight 000114840 Left superior intercostal vein SUNYAnatomyLabs 21 12 01 05 The Azygos Vein and Posterior Intercostal Veins GPnotebook 2120613828 Veins of the thorax and vertebral column Category Veins of the torso cardiovascular stub hr Gornja me urebrena vena ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Superior epigastric vein Latin venae epigastricae superiores GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray522.png Caption Superior epigastric artery , internal thoracic artery and inferior epigastric artery . Superior epigastric artery is labeled at right center, and superior epigastric vein runs with it. DrainsFrom abdominal wall and some of the diaphragm anatomy diaphragm DrainsTo internal thoracic vein Artery superior epigastric artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12850275 In human anatomy , superior epigastric vein refers to a blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood and drains into the internal thoracic vein . It anastomoses with the inferior epigastric vein at the level of the Navel umbilicus and drains the anterior part of the abdominal wall and some of the diaphragm anatomy diaphragm . Along its course, it is accompanied by a similarly named artery, the superior epigastric artery . See also Terms for anatomical location External links GraySubject 173 Veins of the lower extremity, abdomen and pelvis SUNYAnatomyFigs 35 04 03 Incisions and the contents of the rectus sheath. UMichAtlas abdo wall76 Venous Drainage of the Anterior Abdominal Wall Veins of the thorax and vertebral column Category Veins of the torso circulatory stub pt Veia epig strica superior ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Superior thyroid vein Latin vena thyreoidea superioris GraySubject 168 GrayPage 649 Image Gray560.png Caption The veins of the thyroid gland . Image2 Venenwinkel.png Caption2 Veins DrainsFrom DrainsTo internal jugular vein Artery superior thyroid artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12852064 The superior thyroid vein begins in the substance and on the surface of the thyroid gland , by tributaries corresponding with the branches of the superior thyroid artery , and ends in the upper part of the internal jugular vein . It receives the superior laryngeal and cricothyroid veins. Additional images gallery Image Gray577.png The ven cav and azygos veins, with their tributaries. Image Gray1178.png The thymus of a full time fetus, exposed in situ. Image Head ap anatomy.jpg Head anatomy anterior view gallery Gray s VeinsHeadNeck circulatory stub Category Veins of the head and neck ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Superior ophthalmic vein Latin vena ophthalmica superior GraySubject 171 GrayPage 659 Image Gray572.png Caption Veins of orbit. Superior ophthalmic labeled at top. Image2 Gray570.png Caption2 The sinuses at the base of the skull. Superior ophthalmic vein labeled at upper right. DrainsFrom Source vorticose veins DrainsTo cavernous sinus Artery ophthalmic artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre DorlandsSuf The superior ophthalmic vein begins at the inner angle of the orbit in a vein named the nasofrontal which communicates anteriorly with the angular vein it pursues the same course as the ophthalmic artery , and receives tributaries corresponding to the branches of that vessel. Forming a short single trunk, it passes between the two heads of the Rectus lateralis and through the medial part of the superior orbital fissure , and ends in the cavernous sinus . The ethmoidal veins drain into the superior ophthalmic vein. ref DorlandsDict eight 000114791 ethmoidal veins ref Vorticose veins also drain into the superior ophthalmic vein. Clinical relevance The medial angle of the eye, nose and lips known as the danger triangle of the face usually drain through the facial vein, via the ophthalmic vein through the cavernous sinus. As a result, an infection of the face may spread to the cavernous sinus and pterygoid venous plexus. This can lead to damage of the nerves running through the cavernous sinus. References references External links NormanAnatomy lesson3 NormanAnatomyFig orbit4 http www.dartmouth.edu humananatomy figures chapter 47 47 5.HTM Gray s VeinsHeadNeck circulatory stub Category Veins of the head and neck pl y a oczna g rna ar ... more details
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Wikify date September 2010 Mesenteric glands , or mesenteric lymph nodes , are nodes located in the mesentery . They are of three classes mesenteric lymph nodes, juxta intestinal lymph nodes, and the superior middle group of mesenteric lymph nodes. The Juxta intestinal lymph nodes are located close to the intestinal wall. The mesentric lymph nodes are scattered among the arterial arcades and the superior central nodes are located along the proximal part of the superior mesentric artery. External links http cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk cgi bin omd?mesenteric lymph nodes Online Medical Dictionary mesenteric lymph nodes http cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk cgi bin omd?mesenteric glands Online Medical Dictionary mesenteric glands Category Abdomen med stub ... more details
other uses No footnotes date June 2008 Infobox Anatomy Name Vein Latin vena GraySubject GrayPage Image ... nuts Artery Vein ya Nerve Lymph MeshName MeshNumber In the circulatory system , veins from the Latin ... blood from the tissues back to the heart exceptions are the pulmonary vein pulmonary and umbilical vein s, both of which carry oxygenated blood to the heart. Veins differ from artery arteries ... of a vein showing a valve that prevents backflow In general, veins function to return deoxygenated ... with blood. The thick outermost layer of a vein is made of connective tissue , called tunica ... within a species and between species. Notable veins and vein systems The greater saphenous vein is the most important superficial vein of the lower limb. First described by the Persia n physician Avicenna , this vein derives its name from the word safina , meaning hidden . This vein is hidden ... of this vein is an important cause of varicose veins of lower limbs. The pulmonary vein s carry relatively oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. The superior vena cava superior and inferior ... two capillary bed s. Examples of such systems include the hepatic portal vein and hypophyseal portal system The Thebesian vein s within the myocardium of the heart are valveless veins that drain .... Blood eventually enters the internal jugular vein. Color Vein color is determined in large ... vein and reflect off. A recent study found the color of blood vessels is determined by the following ... to the lung s. In pulmonary circulation the pulmonary vein s return oxygenated blood from the lungs .... Portal veins carry blood between capillary beds. For example, the hepatic portal vein takes blood ..., damage to the hepatic portal vein can be dangerous. Blood clotting in the hepatic portal vein can cause ... Superficial vein s are those whose course is close to the surface of the body, and have no corresponding arteries. Deep veins Deep vein s are deeper in the body and have corresponding arteries. Pulmonary ... more details
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