Anatomy of the Liver: Surfaces and Notches

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Which lobe of the liver is in contact with the esophagus and stomach?

  • Left lobe (correct)
  • Right lobe
  • Caudate lobe
  • Quadrate lobe

What structure fits the right hemidiaphragm on the diaphragmatic surface of the liver?

  • A notch for gall bladder
  • A deep groove
  • A notch for ligamentum teres
  • A large dome (correct)

Where are the autonomic nerves and lymph vessels located in relation to the liver?

  • Falciform ligament
  • Diaphragmatic surface
  • Porta hepatis
  • Visceral surface (correct)

What is the function of the falciform ligament in relation to the liver?

<p>Contains the umbilical vein remnant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is NOT in contact with the visceral surface of the liver?

<p>Spleen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vein divides the liver into right and left lobes?

<p>Middle hepatic vein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the hepatic veins in liver anatomy?

<p>Drain blood from adjacent segments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of segmental liver anatomy in liver surgery?

<p>Assessing the location and extent of hepatic pathology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which segment lies between the left hepatic vein and the middle hepatic vein?

<p>Segment IV (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many subdivisions or segments does the liver have based on its anatomy?

<p>8 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the liver is divided into anteromedial and posterolateral divisions?

<p>Right lobe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What divides the right lobe of the liver into superior and inferior sections?

<p>Right branch of the portal vein (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which segment is sometimes divided into segment IVa above and IVb below by a specific structure?

<p>Segment IV (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is segment I located in relation to the liver anatomy?

<p>Between IVC &amp; falciform ligament (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of segmental liver anatomy in assessing liver pathology?

<p>Assessing location and extent of hepatic pathology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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