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T-6 neural arch, T-7 intercostal nerve, T-7 spinal ganglion, T-7 transverse process, afferent vein, anterior lamina of rectus sheath, aorta, azygos vein, colon (entering abdominal cavity), cystic duct, erector spinae muscle group, esophagus, gall bladder, head of rib 8, hepatic duct(s), herniated jejunum and ileum, inferior vena cava, internal abdominal oblique muscle, jejunum (entering umbilical cord), latissimus dorsi muscle, lesser omentum, liver, lower lobe, mediastinum, mesentery, pleural cavity, portal vein, posterior vagal trunk, pylorus, rectus abdominis muscle, rib 7, right and left umbilical arteries, sympathetic trunk, transversospinalis muscle group, transversus abdominis muscle, trapezius muscle, umbilical cord, vertebral column

A section through the gall bladder, pylorus and T-7 spinal ganglion.

Observe:
1. The jejunum passing into the umbilical cord and the colon passing back into the abdominal cavity.
2. The pylorus and gastroduodenal junction where the pyloric sphincter develops.
3. The hepatic ducts that drain bile from the liver and the cystic duct that drains the gall bladder.
4. An afferent vein arising from the portal vein as it enters the liver carrying blood from the gut.
5. The azygos vein on the ventral surface of the vertebral column.


Keywords: T-6 neural arch, T-7 intercostal nerve, T-7 spinal ganglion, T-7 transverse process, afferent vein, anterior lamina of rectus sheath, aorta, azygos vein, colon (entering abdominal cavity), cystic duct, erector spinae muscle group, esophagus, gall bladder, head of rib 8, hepatic duct(s), herniated jejunum and ileum, inferior vena cava, internal abdominal oblique muscle, jejunum (entering umbilical cord), latissimus dorsi muscle, lesser omentum, liver, lower lobe, mediastinum, mesentery, pleural cavity, portal vein, posterior vagal trunk, pylorus, rectus abdominis muscle, rib 7, right and left umbilical arteries, sympathetic trunk, transversospinalis muscle group, transversus abdominis muscle, trapezius muscle, umbilical cord, vertebral column

Source: Atlas of Human Embryos.