major duodenal papilla
greater duodenal papilla
The common bile duct and the pancreatic duct together perforate the medial side of the second portion of the duodenum obliquely, some 7 to 10 cm below the pylorus, forming a structure called the major duodenal papilla. The accessory pancreatic duct sometimes pierces it about 2 cm above and slightly in front of these.
| Type | Organ |
| Parent Structure | duodenal papilla |
| Latin Name | greater duodenal papilla |
| FMA ID | 15074 |
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