Embrology Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the liver, gallbladder and billiard system arise from?
A
biliary duct systems arise from the hepatic diverticulum
2
Q
What does the hepatic diverticulum divides into?
A
This divides into 2 parts: Cranial and caudal.
3
Q
What does the cranial diverticulum form?
A
Is the larger part
Forms the primordium of the liver.
4
Q
What does the caudal diverticulum form?
A
the smaller part.
Forms the gallbladder
5
Q
What does the stalk of the diverticulum for?
A
Stalk of the diverticulum
Forms the cystic duct
6
Q
how is the bile duct formed?
A
Stalk connecting the hepatic and cystic ducts
7
Q
Were does the bile duct attach during development?
A
This attaches to the ventral aspect of the duodenal loop and is carried to the dorsal aspect of the duodenum during rotation.
