portal lobule

The triangular region on the periphery of the liver lobules that contain a bile duct and a terminal branch of the hepatic artery and portal vein, and may also include a lymphatic vessel.

Type Vessel
FMA ID 14653

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the portal lobule?
The triangular region on the periphery of the liver lobules that contain a bile duct and a terminal branch of the hepatic artery and portal vein, and may also include a lymphatic vessel.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.