This is manufactured by the liver, transported by various ducts, and stored in the gallbladder
bile
Consists of organs and ducts that are involved in the production and transportation of bile such as gallbladder, bile ducts, and other associated structures
biliary system
The largest solid organ in the human body and weighs 3 to 4 lbs (1.5 kg) in an average adult.
liver
where is liver located?
RUQ
how much does liver secretes bile per day?
800 - 1000 mL
How many functions does liver performs?
more than 100
What organ is a pear-shaped sac that is composed of three parts: fundus, body, neck?
gallbladder
What is the distal end and the broadest part of gallbladder?
fundus
what is the main section of gallbladder?
body
what is the narrow proximal end of gallbladder, which continues as the cystic duct?
neck
cystic duct is _____ long and contains several membranous folds along its length
3 - 4 cm
this prevent distension or collapse of the cystic duct
spiral valve
what is the approximate size of a normal gallbladder?
7 - 10 cm long
3 cm wide
how much bile does gallbladder can generally holds?
30 - 40 mL
3 functions of gallbladder
right and left hepatic ducts
common hepatic duct
cystic duct
5 Causes of absence of contrast media in the gallbladder
what is the surgical removal of gallbladder?
cholecystectomy
what is the surgical cutting into the gallbladder?
cholecystotomy
what is the procedure of making an opening between the gallbladder and small bowel?
cholecystoenterostomy
what is the procedure of making an opening between gallbladder and duodenum?
cholecystoduodenostomy
Pathologic indications in biliary system