Macroscopical and microscopical studies of the common bile duct in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus L)

• Published in: Rangifer
• Main Authors: Rahko, Timo, Nikander, Sven
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1990
• Subjects: anatomy; histology; ductus pancreaticus; globule leucocyte; mast cell; reindeer; Rangifer tarandus tarandus; bile duct; Paksu; Renen; Rangifer; Rangifer tarandus
• Online Access: https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/784; https://doi.org/10.7557/2.10.1.784

The histological structure and secretory function of the common bile duct (ductus hepaticus communis) has not been previously described in reindeer. Macroscopical studies were thus performed in 25 reindeer to reveal the morphology and topography of the ductus hepaticus communis and adjoining organs....