Transpyloric plane 4890631 209653979 2008-05-02T08:34:17Z Frvernchanezzz 5723377 {{Infobox Anatomy | Name = Transpyloric plane | Latin = planum transpyloricum | GraySubject = 286 | GrayPage = 1315 | Image = Gray1220.png | Caption = Surface lines of the front of the thorax and abdomen. (Transpyloric is top horizontal line.) | Image2 = Gray1225.png | Caption2 = Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for [[duodenum]], [[pancreas]], and [[kidneys]]. | System = | Precursor = | MeshName = | MeshNumber = | DorlandsPre = p_22 | DorlandsSuf = 12644663 | }} An upper [[transverse line]], the ''transpyloric'' is located halfway between the [[jugular notch]] and the upper border of the [[symphysis pubis]]; this indicates the margin of the '''transpyloric plane''', which in most cases cuts through the [[pylorus]], the tips of the ninth [[costal cartilages]] and the lower border of the [[first lumbar vertebra]]. ==Structures crossed== The transpyloric plane is clinically notable because it passes through several important abdominal structures. These include: Other structures in this plane include: * the [[fundus of the gallbladder]] * the [[neck of the pancreas]] * the [[pancreatic body]]<ref name=goodfried/> * the origins of the [[superior mesenteric artery]]<ref name=goodfried/> and [[portal vein]]<ref name=goodfried/> * the left and right [[colic flexure]] <ref name=goodfried/> * the left [[hilum of the kidney]] <ref name=goodfried/> * the right [[upper pole of the kidney]] <ref name=goodfried/> * the root of the [[transverse mesocolon]] * [[duodenojejunal flexure]] <ref name=goodfried> Unless else specified in list, then ref is: BÄlens ytanatomi (surface anatomy). Godfried Roomans, Mats Hjortberg and Anca Dragomir. Institution for Anatomy, Uppsala. 2008.]]</ref> * the 2nd part of the [[duodenum]] * the upper part of [[conus medullaris]]<ref>[http://indyspinemd.com/Images/normalAnat/coloredSpine.jpg indyspinemd.com] coloredSpine.jpg </ref> * the [[spleen]] ==Images== <gallery> Image:Gray1034.png|Front view of the thoracic and abdominal viscera.<BR>a. Median plane.<BR>b. Lateral planes.<BR>c. Trans tubercular plane.<BR>d. Subcostal plane.<BR>e. Transpyloric plane. Image:Gray1227.png|Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for arteries and inguinal canal. </gallery> ==See also== * [[Transtubercular plane]] ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{eMedicineDictionary|Transpyloric+plane}} * http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/_/viewer.aspx?path=dorland&name=plane(2).jpg {{Gray's}} {{anatomy-stub}} {{Torso general}} {{Anatomical planes}}