BIO 226

Abdomino-pelvic    

Basic Structure List*

aorta

IVC                                                                                                                    

liver

gallbladder

spleen

stomach

kidneys

pancreas

adrenals

small intestine

ascending colon

transverse colon

descending colon

sigmoid colon

rectum

bladder

uterus

seminal vesicles

prostate

celiac trunk

SMA

IMA

renal a

SMV

renal v.

common iliac a/v

internal/external iliac a/v

(*) While all of the above structures may not be visible on specific scans in your text, they ARE important in understanding various relationships.  Written exam questions may make reference to them as well.