Definition

Noun: * A specific smooth muscle sphincter: This term refers to the band of smooth muscle tissue that surrounds and constricts the common bile duct (ductus choledochi), controlling the flow of bile and pancreatic secretions into the duodenum.

Usage

• The musculus sphincter ductus choledochi is a component of the sphincter of Oddi complex.
• Dysfunction of the musculus sphincter ductus choledochi can lead to biliary disorders.

Advanced Usage

• In medical literature, the musculus sphincter ductus choledochi is often discussed in relation to endoscopic sphincterotomy procedures.
• The tone of the musculus sphincter ductus choledochi is regulated by hormonal and neural signals.

Variants and Related Words

• Sphincter of Oddi: The broader anatomical structure that includes the along with other sphincters.
• Common bile duct sphincter: A more descriptive, non-Latin term for the same structure.
• Smooth muscle sphincter: The general type of muscle tissue to which it belongs.

Synonyms

• Common bile duct sphincter
• Choledochal sphincter (Note: This is a direct synonym but is also a technical/medical term.)

Related Terms (Not Synonyms)

• Sphincter of Oddi: The encompassing anatomical complex.
• Common bile duct: The duct which this sphincter controls.
• Sphincter muscle: The general category of muscle.

Noun

1. the smooth muscle sphincter of the common bile duct