sphincter of Oddi

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Related to Hepatopancreatic sphincter: Sphincter of Oddi, teniae coli, Ileocecal sphincter
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sphinc·ter of Od·di

n. Oddi, esfínter de, músculo circular contráctil situado en la apertura intestinal de la bilis y los conductos pancreáticos.
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INTRODUCTION: Brunner's glands (or duodenal glands) are compound tubular submucosal glands found in that portion of the duodenum which is above the hepatopancreatic sphincter (Sphincter of Oddi).
Incidental finding of Brunner Gland Hyperplasia in a case of Gastric Adenocarcinoma
The hepatopancreatic sphincter (of Oddi) surrounds the ampulla and not only regulates the flow of bile and pancreatic juice into the duodenum but also prevents reflex of intestinal contents into the pancreatic duct.
Histology of digestive system (oral cavity, associated structure liver, gallbladder and pancreas)
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