Abdominal Vessels & Portal System

1.Portocaval anastomosis -sites, vessels involved and applied importance

2.Portosystemic anastomosis with clinical significance

1.Superior mesenteric artery

2.Porto caval anastomoses

3.Inferior vena cava

4.Origin, course and branches of superior mesenteric artery

5.Explain anatomical basis of hematemesis and caput medusa in portal hypertension

6.Coeliac trunk

1.Name two arteries of Coeliac trunk

2.Vertebral level of termination of abdominal aorta

3.Tributaries of the inferior vana cava in the abdomen

1.Cystic artery is a branch of

• a) Right hepatic artery
• b) Left hepatic artery
• c) Coeliac trunk
• d) Common hepatic artery

2.What is the venous drainage of the upper two thirds of anal canal

• a) Inferior vena cava
• b) Superior mesenteric vein
• c) Inferior mesenteric vein
• d) Portal vein

3.All are branches of superior mesenteric artery EXCEPT

• a) Right colic
• b) Middle colic
• c) Left colic
• d) Ilio colic

4.Which of the following statement/s is /are true about coeliac trunk?

• i) Arises as a dorsal branch of abdominal aorta
• ii) Arises at the level of T12-L1 junction
• iii) Gives rise to left gastric artery, splenic artery and common hepatic artery as its
• iv) Arises at the level of L3 vertebra
• a) i, ii, iii
• b) iii, iv
• c) i, ii, iv
• d) ii, iii