Which vessel lies posterior to the neck of the pancreas?

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Which vessel lies posterior to the neck of the pancreas?

Explanation:
The neck of the pancreas sits in front of the vessels that form the portal system. Behind the neck, the splenic vein and the superior mesenteric vein join to form the portal vein, which then runs upward posterior to the neck toward the liver. This classic relationship—portal vein lying behind the pancreatic neck—is what’s being tested. The other vessels have different courses relative to the pancreas and do not occupy this posterior position behind the neck.

The neck of the pancreas sits in front of the vessels that form the portal system. Behind the neck, the splenic vein and the superior mesenteric vein join to form the portal vein, which then runs upward posterior to the neck toward the liver. This classic relationship—portal vein lying behind the pancreatic neck—is what’s being tested. The other vessels have different courses relative to the pancreas and do not occupy this posterior position behind the neck.

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