Hepatoduodenal ligament

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Ligament: Hepatoduodenal ligament
Latin ligamentum hepatoduodenale
Gray's subject #246 1151
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The hepatoduodenal ligament is the portion of the lesser omentum extending between the porta hepatis of the liver and the first part of the duodenum.

Running inside it are the following:[1]

Collectively, these structures are known as the portal triad.

[edit] References

  1. ^ SUNY Figs 38:02-06 - "Contents of the hepatoduodenal ligament."

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