Right hepatic duct
Right Hepatic Duct
The Right Hepatic Duct (/raɪt hɪˈpætɪk dʌkt/), is a duct in the liver that collects bile from the right functional lobe of the liver, which includes the caudate lobe and the quadrate lobe.
Etymology
The term "Right Hepatic Duct" is derived from the Latin words "Dexter" meaning right, and "Hepar" meaning liver. The term "duct" is derived from the Latin word "ductus" meaning a leading or a channel.
Function
The Right Hepatic Duct, along with the Left Hepatic Duct, forms the Common Hepatic Duct. These ducts transport bile, produced by the liver, to the gallbladder for storage and to the small intestine for digestion purposes.
Related Terms
- Bile Duct: A series of thin tubes that go from the liver to the small intestine.
- Common Hepatic Duct: A duct formed by the convergence of the right and left hepatic ducts.
- Gallbladder: A small organ where bile is stored, before it is released into the small intestine.
- Liver: A large organ in the body that produces bile to help break down fats and carry away waste.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Right hepatic duct
- Wikipedia's article - Right hepatic duct
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