Question

The fusion of the common hepatic duct and the cystic duct forms the

Answer 1

Common bile duct

Common bile duct is formed by the fusion of the common hepatic duct and the cystic duct. Common bile duct functions by transporting bile from the gallbladder and releasing it into the duodenum. The common hepatic duct and the cystic duct that forms common bile duct are enclosed by the muscular sphincter of Oddi.

Answer 2

The fusion of the common hepatic duct and the cystic duct forms the common bile duct. The common bile duct carries bile from the gallbladder and empties it into the small intestine, specifically the duodenum. It is also known as the choledochus. It is part of the biliary duct system.