sphincter of hepatopancreatic ampulla

hepatopancreatic ampullary sphincter

Muscular valve that controls the flow of digestive juices (bile and pancreatic juice) through the ampulla of Vater into the second part of the duodenum. Relaxed by the hormone Cholecystokinin (CCK) via vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP).[WP].

Type Muscle
Parent Structure gastrointestinal sphincter
Latin Name hepatopancreatic ampullary sphincter
FMA ID 15077

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sphincter of hepatopancreatic ampulla?
Muscular valve that controls the flow of digestive juices (bile and pancreatic juice) through the ampulla of Vater into the second part of the duodenum. Relaxed by the hormone Cholecystokinin (CCK) via vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP).[WP].
What is the Latin name for the sphincter of hepatopancreatic ampulla?
The Latin name for the sphincter of hepatopancreatic ampulla is hepatopancreatic ampullary sphincter.

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