Surgery | Basic Science | Abdominal Viscera Biliary Anatomy

Abdominal Viscera: Biliary Anatomy
Session Overview
Description
This session will enable the student to develop a comprehensive understanding of biliary anatomy essential for the understanding of biliary pathology and surgical procedures to this area.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Explain the surface anatomy of the biliary tree
• Illustrate common surgical approaches to this region
• Identify components of the intra-hepatic and extra-hepatic biliary system
• Explain the arterial supply and lymphatic drainage of this region
• Recognise anatomical variations of the biliary tree

This session covers the anatomy of the gall bladder and bile ducts with reference to:

• Surface anatomy
• Microscopic and macroscopic anatomy
• Relations to adjacent structures
• Blood supply
• Anatomical variations