After the main portal vein forms, the vessel courses
A) superiorly for 5 to 6 cm and then branches into the right and left branches.
B) laterally for 7 to 8 cm and then branches into the medial and lateral branches.
C) medially for 3 to 4 cm and then branches into the anterior and posterior branches.
D) inferiorly for 5 to 6 cm and then branches into the anterior and posterior branches.

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The main portal vein courses approximately 5 to 6 cm posterior and superior to the second portion of the duodenum, where it divides into the right and left portal veins.

After the Main Portal Vein Forms, the Vessel Courses