Espiral Atlas
OrganAbdomen

Duodenum

duodenum

From the pylorus, on the right, to the duodenojejunal flexure, on the left, at the level of L2, 2–3 cm to the left of the midline; C-shaped around the head of the pancreas.

Abdomen – 3D human anatomy atlas

In the full entry

The full entry, with every field, sources, quiz and clinical correlations, is in the atlas.

  • Structure
  • Neighborhood

Related clinical cases

  • Duodenal ulcer
  • Paraduodenal hernias
  • Blockage of the hepatopancreatic ampulla and pancreatitis
  • Gallstones

Other structures in this region

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