Calot's triangle

noun

Calot's triangle

noun

Etymology Named after Jean-François Calot.

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences An anatomic space bordered by the common hepatic duct, the cystic duct and base of the liver. It is used to identify the cystic artery.

Synonyms: hepatobiliary triangle, hepatocystic triangle, cystohepatic triangle
Related terms: Budde's triangle

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