Common Hepatic Duct
The Common Hepatic Duct is a vital structure in the human body that carries bile from the liver. Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver, essential for breaking down fats. This duct is formed by the merging of the right and left hepatic ducts, which drain bile from each lobe of the liver.
Once the bile travels through the Common Hepatic Duct, it can either flow into the Common Bile Duct to reach the small intestine or be stored in the Gallbladder for later use. Proper functioning of this duct is crucial for digestion and overall liver health.