Uncinate process of pancreas
Processus uncinatus pancreatis
- Latin eponym: Pancreas Winslowi
- Eponym: Winslow's pancreas
- Related terms: Uncinate process
Definition
The angle of junction of the lower and left lateral borders of the head of the pancreas forms a prolongation, termed the uncinate process. This uncinate process projects behind the mesenteric vessels.
The word "uncinate" comes from the Latin "uncinatus", meaning "hooked"