What Structures Comprise a Porta Hepatis

From posterior to anterior the porta hepatis has the portal vein, the right and left hepatic arteries and the right and left hepatic ducts (i.e. vein, artery and duct – VAD from back to front).

What 3 structures are included in the porta pedis?

The hepatoduodenal ligament contains the three main structures, namely—the extrahepatic bile duct, proper hepatic artery, and portal vein—which are collectively known as the portal triad, wrapped in a serous covering.

What are the three components of the hepatic portal triad?

The hepatic artery proper, common bile duct, and portal vein run through the ligament near its free edge to reach the liver. These three structures are often referred to as the portal triad.