What Is the Duodenum?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Lymphatic Drainage and Nerves of the Duodenum
Lymphatic vessels follow the arteries in a retrograde manner. Lymph nodes located along the superior and inferior pancreatoduodenal arteries drain the anterior lymphatic vessels, while the superior mesenteric lymph nodes drain the posterior lymphatic vessels.
Parasympathetic nerves coming from the hepatic and celiac branches of the anterior and posterior vagi serve the duodenum, while branches of the celiac plexus nerve serve the sympathetic system of the duodenum.
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