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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vein divides the liver into right and left lobes?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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