Transpyloric plane
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Name = Transpyloric plane |
Latin = planum transpyloricum |
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Caption = Surface lines of the front of the thorax and abdomen. (Transpyloric is top horizontal line.) |
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Caption2 = Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for [[duodenum]], [[pancreas]], and [[kidneys]]. |
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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==
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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.
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==See also==
* [[Transtubercular plane]]
==References==
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==External links==
* {{eMedicineDictionary|Transpyloric+plane}}
* http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/_/viewer.aspx?path=dorland&name=plane(2).jpg
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