- Sphincter of ampulla
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sphincter of ampulla Interior of the descending portion of the duodenum, showing bile papilla. Latin m. sphincter ampullae MeSH Oddi's+Sphincter Code TA A05.8.02.018 The sphincter of ampulla or sphincter of Oddi is a 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. It is named after Ruggero Oddi.[1] The sphincter of Oddi is relaxed by the hormone Cholecystokinin (CCK) via vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP).[2]
Clinical significance
Main article: sphincter of Oddi dysfunctionReferences
- Gray's Anatomy, 39th ed. p. 1228.
External links
Great In Depth Article On The Sphincter of Oddi Function: http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2000;volume=6;issue=3;spage=129;epage=146;aulast=Ballal
Categories:- Digestive system
- Digestive system stubs
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