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GallBladder/ Biliary Duct
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Anatomy
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05/01/2013

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Term
Largest gland in the body, irregularly wedge-shaped
Definition
liver
Term
the liver is situated with its base on the __, apex directed anteriorly and to the __
Definition
right
left
Term
the ___ of the liver is convex and conforms to the undersurface of the diaphragm
Definition
Diaphragmatic surface
Term
___ divides the Liver into two major lobes
Definition
Falciform ligament
Term
lobe on the posterior surface of liver
Definition
Caudate lobe
Term
lobe on the inferior surface of liver
Definition
Quadrate lobe
Term
convey the blood from liver to inferior vena cava
Definition
hepatic veins
Term
Primary function of liver from imaging standpoint is ___
Definition
production of bile
Term
Formed by the union of the common hepatic and cystic ducts
Definition
common bile duct
Term
__ guards exit of common bile duct
Definition
Hepatopancreatic sphincter muscle
Term
2 main functions of gallbladder
Definition
1) Concentrate bile by absorption of water content
2) Stores bile during interdigestive periods
Term
hormone that activates muscular contraction of the gallbladder
Definition
cholecystokinin
Term
main parts of a gallbladder
Definition
Narrow neck
Body or main portion
Fundus
Term
the gall bladder is ___ in length
Definition
3-4 inches in length
Term
Approx. 1 ½ inches long
Unites with the common hepatic duct to form the common bile duct
Connects to the gallbladder
Definition
cystic duct
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