Spleen, Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreas Anatomy Revision

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Liver

• Describe their locations with reference to surface anatomy and vertebral levels

• Identify the lobes of the liver

• Identify the ligaments of the liver

• Name and identify the components of the porta hepatis

• Describe the formation of the hepatic portal vein

• Name the different regions of the lesser omentum

• Describe the route of blood from the digestive system to the liver

• Relate the liver’s blood supply to its function

• Explain how the microscopic structure of the liver relates to its function

• Identify sites of porto-systemic anastomosis and relate them to symptoms of portal hypertension

Gallbladder

• Describe their locations with reference to surface anatomy and vertebral levels

• Describe the anatomical structure and its function

• Describe the vasculature and innervation

• Describe the different parts of the biliary system

Pancreas

• Describe their locations with reference to surface anatomy and vertebral levels

• Describe the anatomical structure and its function

• Describe the vasculature and innervation

• Identify the parts of duct system of the pancreas and biliary tree

Spleen

• Describe their locations with reference to surface anatomy and vertebral levels

• Describe the anatomical structure and its function

• Describe the vasculature and innervation