15 Questions
Which lobe of the liver is in contact with the esophagus and stomach?
Left lobe
What structure fits the right hemidiaphragm on the diaphragmatic surface of the liver?
A large dome
Where are the autonomic nerves and lymph vessels located in relation to the liver?
Visceral surface
What is the function of the falciform ligament in relation to the liver?
Contains the umbilical vein remnant
Which organ is NOT in contact with the visceral surface of the liver?
Spleen
Which vein divides the liver into right and left lobes?
Middle hepatic vein
What is the function of the hepatic veins in liver anatomy?
Drain blood from adjacent segments
What is the significance of segmental liver anatomy in liver surgery?
Assessing the location and extent of hepatic pathology
Which segment lies between the left hepatic vein and the middle hepatic vein?
Segment IV
How many subdivisions or segments does the liver have based on its anatomy?
8
Which part of the liver is divided into anteromedial and posterolateral divisions?
Right lobe
What divides the right lobe of the liver into superior and inferior sections?
Right branch of the portal vein
Which segment is sometimes divided into segment IVa above and IVb below by a specific structure?
Segment IV
Where is segment I located in relation to the liver anatomy?
Between IVC & falciform ligament
What is the main function of segmental liver anatomy in assessing liver pathology?
Assessing location and extent of hepatic pathology
Learn about the anatomy of the liver, focusing on its diaphragmatic and visceral surfaces as well as specific notches for structures like the gall bladder, inferior vena cava (IVC), and ligamentum teres. Test your knowledge on these essential anatomical features!
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