Mnemonic

Portal triad: DAVE

A mnemonic for the arrangement in the hepatoduodenal ligament.

Expansion

Duct, Artery, Vein, Epiploic foramen posteriorly

Expansion

A common memory aid is DAVE:

  • D — Bile duct
  • A — Proper hepatic artery
  • V — Portal vein
  • E — Epiploic foramen posteriorly