GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The ampulla of Vater, also known as the hepatopancreatic ampulla or the hepatopancreatic duct, is formed by the union of the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct. The ampulla is specifically located at the major duodenal papilla. A diagram of the biliary system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The lower part of the common bile duct joins the pancreatic duct to form a channel called the ampulla of Vater or it may enter the duodenum directly.

Detailed explanation-3: -When the liver cells secrete bile, it is collected by a system of ducts that flow from the liver through the right and left hepatic ducts. These ducts ultimately drain into the common hepatic duct. The common hepatic duct then joins with the cystic duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ampulla of Vater is part of your digestive system. It’s a small reservoir where your common bile duct and pancreatic duct meet. An opening at the end of your ampulla allows bile and pancreatic juices to flow into your duodenum (small intestine).

Detailed explanation-5: -On the right of pancreatic head, the pancreatic duct usually unites to the common bile duct to form the hepatopancreatic ampulla, which opens at the major duodenal papilla.