03 Small & Large Intestines & Accessory Organs of Digestion

Demonstrate the surface projections of the jejunum, ileum, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen.
Describe the cecum, appendix, ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid parts of the colon.
Describe the regions and positions of the small and large intestine and their vascular, lymphatic and nerve supply.
Describe the anatomical variations in the position of the appendix and explain their significance in relation to appendicitis.
Describe the position and functional anatomy of the liver, its lobes, segments and their key anatomical relations. Explain the peritoneal reflections of the liver and its movement during respiration. Summarise the functional anatomy of the portal vein, the portal venous system, porto-systemic anastomoses and their significance in portal hypertension.
Describe the position, functional anatomy and vasculature of the gall bladder and biliary tree; explain their relations in the abdomen and the clinical significance of inflammation of the biliary system and biliary (gall) stones.
Describe the position and form of the pancreas and its relations to other abdominal organs. Discuss the significance of these relations to pancreatitis and biliary stone disease.
Describe the anatomy of the spleen, including its position, blood supply, surface markings, relations and peritoneal attachments. Explain the significance of these relations in trauma.