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Common bile duct

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By Monica Rhodes

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The common bile duct is the tube that connects the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine. The liver produces bile that is stored in the gallbladder and released into the intestine to help digest fat.

Author:Monica Rhodes
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Last Updated: 08/02/2007

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