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gallbladder

Organ in humans and other vertebrates

Entityorgan type class of anatomical entityQ64386

Also known as gall bladder · biliary vesicle · cholecyst · Gall bladder

Instance of: organ type
, class of anatomical entity
Subclass of: animal organ
, organ with organ cavity
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1.Stated in Foundational Model of AnatomyRetrieved 2019-08-01
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, particular anatomical entity
Part of: human digestive system

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In vertebrates, the gallbladder, also known as the cholecyst, is a small hollow organ where bile is stored and concentrated before it is released into the small intestine. In humans, the pear-shaped gallbladder lies beneath the liver, although the structure and position of the gallbladder can vary significantly among animal species. It receives bile, produced by the liver, via the common hepatic duct, and stores it. The bile is then released via the common bile duct into the duodenum, where the bile helps in the digestion of fats.

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Arterial supply: cystic artery
Venous drainage: cystic vein
Anatomical location: abdominal cavity
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1.Stated in Anatomy & Physiology: Therapy Basics 4th Edition
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Follows: foregut
Innervates: celiac ganglia
vagus nerve
Development of anatomical structure: gall bladder development
Said to be the same as: Gallbladder

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