Question

blood from which organs enter the hepatic portal vein?

Answer 1

1. It is formed by the superior mesenteric vein, inferior mesenteric vein, and splenic vein. The lienal vein is a type of old term for a splenic vein.

2. The portal vein and the hepatic vein is a blood vessel that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, gall bladder, pancreas and spleen to the liver.

3. The hepatic portal vein is a vessel that helps to move blood from the spleen and gastrointestinal tract to the liver. The length is about 3-4 inches and it is usually formed by the merging of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins behind the upper edge of the head of the pancreas.