Practicum III Review - The Digestive System

Digestive System Overview

Esophagus and Associated Structures

• Esophagus

• Spleen

• Pancreas

• Duodenum

• Duodenal papilla

• Bile duct

• Main pancreatic duct

• Jejunum

• Ileum

• Ascending colon

• Descending colon

• Ileocaecal valve

• Caecum

• Appendix

• Rectum

Stomach Structure

• Major components include:

  • Vagus nerve (91)

  • Muscle layers:

  • Longitudinal muscles (80)

  • Circular muscles (81)

  • Oblique muscles (82)

  • Visceral peritoneum (85)

Gastric Glands and Mucosa

• Gastric gland (92)

• Submucosa (87)

• Endothelial mucosa (86)

• Rugae (84)

Liver Structure

• Gall bladder (51)

• Hepatic artery (72)

• Hepatic-portal vein (73)

• Bile duct (52)

• Liver lobes:

  • Right lobe

  • Left lobe

  • Caudate lobe

  • Quadrate lobe

Salivary Glands

• Parotid salivary gland (48)

• Submandibular salivary gland (49)

• Sublingual salivary gland (93)