Poal vein is formed ?: (A) Behind the spleen, (B) Behind the tail of pancreas, (C) Behind the neck of pancreas, (D) Behind the second pa of duodenum
Answer is C. The poal vein is about 8 cm long.It is formed by union of superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein behind the neck of pancreas at the level of L2 veebrae in front of inferior vena cava (IVC).