Transverse part of left branch of hepatic portal vein
Pars transversa rami sinistri venae portae hepatis
- Related terms: Transverse part; Left branch - Transverse part
Definition
The transverse part of left branch of hepatic portal vein is the initial portion that runs transversely in the porta hepatis, behind the segment IV of liver, and is continued by the umbilical part, that have as sagittal orientation before reaching the left lobe of liver.
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