greater duodenal papilla; major duodenal/bile papilla; papilla of Vater; Santorini major caruncle

Introduction

The point of opening of the common bile duct & pancreatic duct into the duodenum.

• located posteriorly in the descending part of the duodenum.

More general terms

• papilla

Additional terms

• minor duodenal papilla (Santorini mainor caruncle)