Biliary system
Alternative names
Biliary tract; Bile tract
Information
The biliary system is the organs and duct system that create, transport, store, and release bile into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) for digestion.
The biliary system includes the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts (named the cystic, hepatic, common hepatic, common bile, and pancreatic duct).
Last revised: December 7, 2012
by Mamikon Bozoyan, M.D.
by Mamikon Bozoyan, M.D.
Medical Encyclopedia
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9
All ArmMed Media material is provided for information only and is neither advice nor a substitute for proper medical care. Consult a qualified healthcare professional who understands your particular history for individual concerns.