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CAPUT PANCREATIS [1 record]

Record 1 2019-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • The Pancreas
Universal entry(ies)
caput pancreatis
Latin
A05.9.01.002
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The head of the pancreas is the expanded part of the gland that is embraced by the C-shaped curve of the duodenum to the right of the superior mesenteric vessels. It firmly attaches to the medial aspect of the descending and horizontal parts of the duodenum.

OBS

head of pancreas: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A05.9.01.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Pancréas
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
caput pancreatis
Latin
A05.9.01.002
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La tête du pancréas, portion élargie de la glande, est entourée par le cadre duodénal, à droite des vaisseaux mésentériques supérieurs. Elle adhère fermement à la face médiale des parties descendante et horizontale du duodénum.

OBS

tête du pancréas : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A05.9.01.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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