C4: Biliary System Flashcards
The biliary tree beings at what level
Level of the lobule at the bile canaliculi
Microscopic canaliculi anastomoses to form what
Lobular bile ducts
Where do the R and L. Hepatic ducts join to form the CHD
Porta hepatis
List the relationship of the CHD to the PV and HA
PV: anterior
HA: anterior and lateral
Where does the CHD travel
In the free edge of the lesser omentum
What determines the length of the CBD
The insertion point of the CBD
What s the relationship of the CBD to the MPV
Anterior and lateral
Norm value for the CBD
Up to 4 mm…. varies w/ age and surgery
How does the diameter of the CBD change w/ age
Add 1mm for every decade of life after 50 yrs
Norm value for CBD post cholecystectomy
Up to 10 mm
The CBD travels through which ligament
Hepatoduodenal ligament (part of lesser omentum)
What’s the relationship of the HA and the CBD to the PV
HA: anterior and left
CBD: anterior and right
What are the 4 segments of the CBD related to the duodenum
1st part (supraduodenal) 2nd part (retroduodenal) 3rd part (infraduodenal) 4th part (intraduodenal)
Describe the 4th part (intraduodenal) of the CBD
- enters 2nd part of duodenum and inserts into ampulla of vater
- narrowest part of extrahepatic biliary tract (most likely place for stone to lodge)
What regulates the flow of bile
Sphincter of Oddi
Where does the cystic duct join the CHD
Just above the duodenum
Where does the cystic duct arise
Superior aspect of the neck of the GB
Norm value of cystic duct diameter and length
3mm diameter
4cm length
Where are the spiral valves of heisted located
The cystic duct
Are the spinal valves of Heister real valves? What is there function
- no, they’re mucosal folds
- prevent duct from over distending or collapsing…. doesn’t control flow.
- for structural support
Where is the GB located
-posterior inferior surface of the R lobe of liver in the GB fossa
Where is the Gb located compared to the MLF
Posterior and inferior
Which part of the GB is fixed? Which is mobile
Neck is fixed
Body is mobile