Major duodenal papilla
Papilla duodeni major
- Eponym: Vater
Definition
The major duodenal papilla is the projection of the duodenal mucosa bearing the opening of the common bile duct (ductus choledochus) and of the pancreatic duct (ductus pancreaticus) if present.
References
Illustrated Veterinary Anatomical Nomenclature 4th edition Gheorghe M. Constantinescu Thieme ISBN 9783132425170
