Anterior view of large intestine, isolated and spread to show color coded groups of lymph nodes. Arrows indicate direction of drainage.

Schematic illustration of the abdominal cavity with the abdominal organs removed. The posterior abdominal area and corresponding "bare areas" are illustrated.

Transverse or horizontal (axial) MRI of the abdomen at the level of the lower L2. Image at bottom illustrates level of scan (line E).

Transverse or horizontal (axial) MRI of the abdomen at the level of the lower L1. Image at bottom illustrates level of scan (line D).

Anterior view of the stomach bed. The stomach is excised, the peritoneum of the omental bursa covering the stomach bed is largely removed, as is the peritoneum of the greater sac covering the inferior part of the kidney and pancreas.

Transverse or horizontal (axial) MRI of the abdomen at the level of the lower L3. Image at bottom illustrates level of scan (line F).

Kidneys and suprarenal glands, vasculature