Body of pancreas

SNOMED CT 362202004

Body of pancreas

Definition

The body of the pancreas is a subsection of the pancreas organ in the human body. It is somewhat prismatic in shape, and has three surfaces: anterior, posterior, and inferior. It is at the same level as the transpyloric plane. [WP,unvetted].

Also known as pancreas body, pancreatic body — per UBERON

The Body of pancreas is a part of the None.

Also identified as