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In this screen-cast James briefly recaps the anatomy of the biliary system and describes the formation of the bile duct and how it unites with the main pancreatic duct to form the hepatopancreatic ampulla.

Having viewed this screen-cast you should be able to:

1. Outline the formation of the common hepatic duct
2. Describe how the union of the common hepatic duct and cystic duct form the bile duct and its pathway towards the duodenum
3. Describe the formation of the hepatopancreatic ampulla and its opening into the duodenum

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In this screen-cast James outlines the complex arterial supply to the pancreas and duodenum.

These organs have an important role in delivering digestive juices to enable the breakdown of ingested food for absorption. The duodenum and pancreas receive their arterial supply from two arteries: the superior and inferior mesenteric.

Having viewed this screen-cast you should be able to:

1. Describe the blood supply to the pancreas and duodenum originating from the superior mesenteric artery
2. Describe the blood supply to the pancreas and duodenum from the inferior mesenteric artery
3. Outline the anatomises that occurs at the head of the pancreas