− | The pancreas consists of a large body and left lobe, with a much smaller right lobe. The portal vein perforates the pancreas. The distal part of the pancreatic duct atrophies during development, so only the accessory duct persists. Two thirds lie to the left of the midline. The right portion lies adjacent to the descending [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] and it's cranial border contacts the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]]. The left portion is related to the [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]], cranial pole of the [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology|left kidney]] and the fundus of the [[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]]. | + | The pancreas consists of a large body and left lobe, with a much smaller right lobe. The portal vein perforates the pancreas. The distal part of the pancreatic duct atrophies during development, so only the accessory duct persists. Two thirds lie to the left of the midline. The right portion lies adjacent to the descending [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] and it's cranial border contacts the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]]. The left portion is related to the [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]], cranial pole of the [[Urinary System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|left kidney]] and the fundus of the [[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]]. |