common hepatic duct (hepatocystic duct)

Introduction

The part of the biliary duct system, formed by the confluence of right & left hepatic ducts. At the porta hepatis it is joined by the cystic duct to become the common bile duct.

Function

• component of the biliary tract
• transport secretions from the liver into the intestines

Structure

• 6 mm in diameter

Branches

• at the porta hepatis joins the cystic duct from the gall bladder to become the common bile duct

Tributaries

• right hepatic duct
• left hepatic duct

More general terms

• hepatic duct

Additional terms

• left hepatic duct
• right hepatic duct