Extrahepatic biliary system Flashcards
1
Q
What is it made up of?
A
- Hepatic ducts (Right and left)
- Common hepatic duct
- Gall bladder
- Cystic duct
- Bile duct
2
Q
Where is bile produced/where is it stored?
A
Produced in the liver
Stored in the gallbladder
3
Q
What is the function of bile?
A
Emulsification of bile
4
Q
what are the names of the sphincter in this system?
A
In the Hepato-pancreatic ampulla: Sphincter of odd
In the Pancreatic duct: Sphincter pancreaticus
In the bile duct: ?
5
Q
What is the name of the opening into duodenum?
A
Major duodenal papilla
6
Q
what part of the duodenum does the pancreatic duct open into?
A
The 2nd part
7
Q
What is Calot’s cystohepatic triangle ?
A
Between the cystic duct, the common hepatic duct and the inferior surface of the liver.
It contains the cystic artery.
