Abdominal Cavity In Situ: Lab 5 - Page 4 of 6
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What artery supplies most of the organs (#8 to #12) listed above? |
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The superior messenteric artery. |
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Where is the transition zone of the organs supplied by the superior and inferior messenteric arteries? |
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The mid transverse colon. The transverse colon is considered a watershed area because there is no exact transition area for every person. |
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Why would it be important to understand the arterial supply of the transverse colon? |
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During colonic resection, the blood supply to the preserved colon must be defined and ensured. |
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