In the transverse view, the order of structures, from midline to right, is:
A) portal vein, head of the pancreas, duodenum, liver, and gallbladder.
B) portal vein, duodenum, superior mesenteric vein, right kidney, and gallbladder.
C) portal vein, head of the pancreas, gallbladder, right kidney, and liver.
D) splenic vein, superior mesenteric vein, duodenum, gallbladder, portal and vein.

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In the transverse view, the order of structures from midline to right is: the portal vein, formed by the superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein at the neck of the pancreas; the head of the pancreas; and a portion of the duodenum, liver, and gallbladder. Continuing right, more liver tissue is seen.

In the Transverse View, the Order of Structures, from Midline