The relationship of the portal vein, common bile duct. and hepatic artery can be stated as:
A) The common bile duct lies medial to the portal vein, and the hepatic artery is located lateral to the portal vein.
B) The portal vein lies medial to the common bile duct and the hepatic artery.
C) The portal vein lies lateral to the common bile duct and the hepatic artery.
D) The common bile duct is located lateral to the portal vein, and the hepatic artery lies medial to the portal vein.

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The portal vein, common bile duct, and hepatic artery form a portal triad, known as the "Mickey's" sign in the transverse view. The portal vein is the face, the hepatic artery forms the left ear (medial to the portal vein), and the common bile duct forms the right ear (lateral to the portal vein).

The Relationship of the Portal Vein, Common Bile Duct