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Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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*Consists of a distinguishable short body and left and right lobes.
*Consists of a distinguishable short body and left and right lobes.
*The '''left lobe''' lies in the retroperitoneal space and is in contact with the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]], diaphragm and major vessels dorsally.
*The '''left lobe''' lies in the retroperitoneal space and is in contact with the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]], diaphragm and major vessels dorsally.
**Ventrally, it is in contact with intestines and dorsal sac of the [[The Rumen|rumen]].
**Ventrally, it is in contact with intestines and dorsal sac of the [[The Rumen - Anatomy & Physiology|rumen]].
*The '''right lobe''' is larger and lies in the mesoduodenum against the flank of the animal and runs part of the length of the descending [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]].
*The '''right lobe''' is larger and lies in the mesoduodenum against the flank of the animal and runs part of the length of the descending [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]].
*Portal vein passes dorsally at the pancreatic notch between the left and right lobes.
*Portal vein passes dorsally at the pancreatic notch between the left and right lobes.