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porta hepatis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun porta hepatis has 1 sense
  1. porta hepatis - opening for major blood vessels to enter and leave the liver
    --1 is a kind of
    orifice, opening, porta

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Porta Hepatis

Description

The porta hepatis, also known as the hepatic hilum, is a specialized anatomical structure located on the inferior surface of the liver. It serves as the entry and exit point for the hepatic portal vein, hepatic artery, and bile ducts, connecting the liver with the rest of the digestive system.

Senses

Sense 1: Anatomical Structure

In anatomy, the porta hepatis refers to the triangular area on the visceral surface of the liver where the vessels and ducts enter and exit.

Example Sentence: The surgeon carefully dissected the porta hepatis to access the hepatic artery during the liver transplant procedure.

Usages

Usage 1: Medical

In medicine, the porta hepatis serves as a crucial landmark for surgical procedures involving the liver, such as biopsies, resections, or transplantation.

Example Sentence: The radiologist identified a mass near the porta hepatis on the patient's imaging scan, requiring further investigation.

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