Disambiguation: Duodenal ampulla redirects here. This page is not to be confused with the
Ampulla of Vater (also known as the hepatopancreatic ampulla); the union of the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct.
| Duodenal cap |
| Latin |
ampulla duodeni; bulbus duodeni |
The duodenal cap or duodenal ampulla is the very first part of the duodenum which is slightly dilated.
It is the part which is intraperitoneal and is about 2cm long. It is mobile and has a mesentary. It is also smooth walled.
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