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fundus of gallbladder

Term ID
UBERON:0006081
Synonyms
  • fundus of the gallbladder
  • fundus vesicae biliaris
  • gallbladder fundus
Definition
The fundus of gallbladder is the portion of the gallbladder which lies the farthest from the cystic duct. It is covered with peritoneum. A traditional cholecystectomy is most commonly performed from the infundibulum to the fundus. It's at the same level as the transpyloric plane. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundus_of_gallbladder
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