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