The first part of the duodenum:

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is entirely retroperitoneal

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lies at the level of L2 in the supine body

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is approximately 10cm long in the adult

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partially overlies the right crus of the diaphragm and psoas muscle

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receives the common opening of the bile duct on its posteromedial wall

1.	The first part of the duodenum:
A.	lies at the level of L2 in the supine body
B.	is approximately 10cm long in the adult
C.	partially overlies the right crus of the diaphragm and psoas muscle
D.	is entirely retroperitoneal
E.	receives the common opening of the bile duct on its posteromedial wall
Answer» D. is entirely retroperitoneal

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