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Match the following liver anatomy terms with their descriptions:
Falciform ligament = Divides medial and lateral segments of left lobe of the liver Porta hepatis = Enters the liver at the porta hepatis Right upper quadrant = Contains the liver and gallbladder Left upper quadrant = Contains the left lobe of the liver, spleen, and stomach
Match the following laboratory terms with their definitions:
Alkaline phosphatase = Yellow pigment in bile formed by the breakdown of red blood cells; excreted by liver and stored in the gallbladder ALT = Alanine aminotransferase—enzyme of the liver AST = Aspartate aminotransferase—enzyme of the liver Bilirubin = Enzyme of the liver
Match the following physiology terms with their descriptions:
Hepatocellular disease = Classification of liver disease where hepatocytes are the primary problem Hepatocyte = Parenchymal liver cell that performs all functions ascribed to the liver Hepatofugal = Flow away from the liver Hepatopetal = Flow toward the liver
Match the following clinical terms with their definitions:
Hyperglycemia = Uncontrolled increase in blood glucose levels Hypoglycemia = Deficiency in blood glucose levels Liver function tests = Specific laboratory tests that look at liver function (aspartate or alanine aminotransferase, lactic acid dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin) Obstructive disease = Classification of liver disease where the main problem is blocked bile excretion within the liver or biliary system
Match the following imaging findings with their descriptions:
Mild form of fatty infiltration = Image showing mild form of fatty infiltration Moderate fatty infiltration = Image showing moderate fatty infiltration Severe form of fatty infiltration = Image showing severe form of fatty infiltration Acute cholecystitis = Late-stage cirrhosis with thick gallbladder wall, ascites, and shrunken liver
Match the following liver anatomy terms with their definitions:
bare area = Area superior to the liver that is not covered by peritoneum so that inferior vena cava may enter the chest caudate lobe = Smallest lobe of the liver situated on the posterosuperior surface of the left lobe; the ligamentum venosum is the anterior border ligamentum teres = Extends from the umbilicus to the diaphragm in a sagittal plane and contains the ligamentum teres main lobar fissure = Boundary between the right and left lobes of the liver; seen as hyperechoic line on the sagittal image extending from the portal vein to the neck of the gallbladder
Match the following liver anatomy terms with their definitions:
left hypochondrium = Lies in the epigastrium and left hypochondrium ligamentum venosum = Smallest lobe of the liver situated on the posterosuperior surface of the left lobe; the ligamentum venosum is the anterior border right portal vein = Supplies the left lobe of the liver falciform ligament = Separates left lobe from caudate lobe; shown as echogenic line on the transverse and sagittal images
Match the following liver anatomy terms with their definitions:
left lobe of the liver = Lies in the epigastrium and left hypochondrium right hypochondrium = Lies in the epigastrium and left hypochondrium epigastrium = Area superior to the liver that is not covered by peritoneum so that inferior vena cava may enter the chest right portal vein = Supplies the left lobe of the liver
Match the following liver anatomy terms with their definitions:
left portal vein = Supplies the left lobe of the liver main portal vein = Supplies the left lobe of the liver right lobe of the liver = Largest lobe of the liver ligamentum venosum = Smallest lobe of the liver situated on the posterosuperior surface of the left lobe; the ligamentum venosum is the anterior border
Match the following liver anatomy terms with their definitions:
ligamentum teres = Extends from the umbilicus to the diaphragm in a sagittal plane and contains the ligamentum teres falciform ligament = Separates left lobe from caudate lobe; shown as echogenic line on the transverse and sagittal images main lobar fissure = Boundary between right and left lobes of liver; seen as hyperechoic line on sagittal image extending from portal vein to neck of gallbladder caudate lobe = Smallest lobe of liver situated on posterosuperior surface of left lobe; ligamentum venosum is anterior border
Match the following liver anatomy terms with their definitions:
bare area = Area superior to liver that is not covered by peritoneum so that inferior vena cava may enter chest epigastrium = Area superior to liver that is not covered by peritoneum so that inferior vena cava may enter chest right hypochondrium = Lies in epigastrium and left hypochondrium left portal vein = Supplies left lobe of liver
What is the main function of the falciform ligament?
To contain the ligamentum teres
Which area of the liver is not covered by peritoneum, allowing the inferior vena cava to enter the chest?
Bare area
Where is the ligamentum venosum situated in relation to the liver?
Anterior border of the caudate lobe
What does the main lobar fissure represent in liver anatomy?
Boundary between the right and left lobes
Which vessel supplies the left lobe of the liver?
Left portal vein
What separates the left lobe from the caudate lobe in liver anatomy?
Falciform ligament
What is the function of alkaline phosphatase in the liver?
It plays a role in the excretion of bile and is stored in the gallbladder
Which laboratory test is used to measure the amount of nitrogenous waste and creatinine in the blood?
BUN
What classification of liver disease involves the primary problem of blocked bile excretion within the liver or biliary system?
Obstructive disease
What is the enzyme of the liver involved in the breakdown of red blood cells and the formation of yellow pigment in bile?
Bilirubin
Which laboratory test measures enzymes of the liver, including aspartate or alanine aminotransferase?
AST
In which classification of liver disease are hepatocytes the primary problem?
Hepatocellular disease
Which term describes uncontrolled increase in blood glucose levels?
Hyperglycemia
What is the definition of hepatofugal flow?
Flow away from the liver
What does BUN stand for in laboratory measurements related to liver function?
Blood urea nitrogen
What does AST stand for in liver function tests?
Aspartate aminotransferase
Test your knowledge of liver anatomy with this matching exercise. Match the anatomy terms with their corresponding definitions to assess and reinforce your understanding of liver anatomy.
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