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A surgeon is planning a liver resection and needs to divide the liver into right and left hemilivers. Which anatomical landmark should they use as a guide?
A surgeon is planning a liver resection and needs to divide the liver into right and left hemilivers. Which anatomical landmark should they use as a guide?
- Cantlie line (correct)
- Ligamentum teres
- Right hepatic vein
- Falciform ligament
Which of the following best describes the functional significance of the Couinaud classification in hepatic surgery?
Which of the following best describes the functional significance of the Couinaud classification in hepatic surgery?
- It identifies the main entry and exit points for major blood vessels in the liver.
- It divides the liver into segments based on vascular and biliary distribution, guiding precise resections. (correct)
- It defines the external anatomical lobes of the liver, aiding in basic orientation.
- It outlines the microscopic structure of liver lobules for pathological analysis.
A clinician is reviewing a liver CT scan and identifies a lesion in Segment VI. According to the Couinaud classification, in which lobe is this segment located?
A clinician is reviewing a liver CT scan and identifies a lesion in Segment VI. According to the Couinaud classification, in which lobe is this segment located?
- Caudate lobe
- Quadrate lobe
- Left lobe
- Right lobe (correct)
A surgical team is planning to remove a tumor located in the medial segment of the left lobe. Which Couinaud segment is most likely involved?
A surgical team is planning to remove a tumor located in the medial segment of the left lobe. Which Couinaud segment is most likely involved?
Which of the following structures is NOT typically found within the portal triad?
Which of the following structures is NOT typically found within the portal triad?
During a surgical procedure, a surgeon needs to locate the hepatic hilum. Where should they look?
During a surgical procedure, a surgeon needs to locate the hepatic hilum. Where should they look?
What is the primary function of bile canaliculi within the liver?
What is the primary function of bile canaliculi within the liver?
Which vessel provides the liver with nutrient-rich blood from the digestive system?
Which vessel provides the liver with nutrient-rich blood from the digestive system?
A patient has a blockage in the middle hepatic vein. Which of the following is the MOST likely consequence of this blockage?
A patient has a blockage in the middle hepatic vein. Which of the following is the MOST likely consequence of this blockage?
Which lobe is located on the posterior surface of the liver, near the inferior vena cava?
Which lobe is located on the posterior surface of the liver, near the inferior vena cava?
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Liver
Liver
Largest internal organ, located in the upper right abdomen; produces bile, synthesizes proteins, and detoxifies.
Falciform Ligament and Fissure
Falciform Ligament and Fissure
Divides the liver into right and left portions on the anterior and posterior surfaces.
Caudate and Quadrate Lobes
Caudate and Quadrate Lobes
Two smaller lobes located on the posterior surface of the liver, near the inferior vena cava and gallbladder.
Couinaud Classification
Couinaud Classification
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Cantlie Line
Cantlie Line
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Hepatic Hilum (Porta Hepatis)
Hepatic Hilum (Porta Hepatis)
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Hepatocytes
Hepatocytes
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Portal Triads
Portal Triads
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Bile Canaliculi
Bile Canaliculi
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Dual Blood Supply
Dual Blood Supply
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Study Notes
- The liver is the largest internal organ, situated in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen.
- It lies beneath the diaphragm and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and intestines.
- Essential liver functions include bile production, protein synthesis, and detoxification.
- The liver's traditional anatomical division includes the right and left lobes, separated by the falciform ligament (anteriorly) and the fissure for the ligamentum venosum (posteriorly).
- The right lobe is larger than the left lobe.
- The caudate and quadrate lobes are additional, smaller lobes on the posterior surface.
- The caudate lobe is located superiorly and posteriorly, near the inferior vena cava.
- The quadrate lobe is located inferiorly and anteriorly, between the gallbladder and the fissure for the round ligament (ligamentum teres).
- The functional anatomy divides the liver into eight segments based on the distribution of the portal vein, hepatic artery, and bile ducts, which is important for surgery.
- Claude Couinaud developed this segmentation, known as the Couinaud classification.
- Each segment possesses its own vascular inflow, biliary drainage, and lymphatic drainage.
- The eight segments are numbered I to VIII.
- Segment I represents the caudate lobe.
- Segments II, III, and IV are in the left lobe.
- Segments V, VI, VII, and VIII are in the right lobe.
- The Cantlie line is the principal plane which extends from the gallbladder fossa to the inferior vena cava.
- The Cantlie line divides the liver into the right and left hemiliver.
- The middle hepatic vein runs within the Cantlie line.
- The right hepatic vein divides the right lobe into anterior (V, VIII) and posterior (VI, VII) segments.
- The left hepatic vein divides the left lobe into medial (IV) and lateral (II, III) segments.
- The hepatic hilum, also known as the porta hepatis, serves as the primary entry and exit point for vessels and ducts.
- The hepatic hilum is located on the liver's inferior surface.
- The portal vein, hepatic artery, and common hepatic duct pass through the hepatic hilum.
- The hepatic veins drain directly into the inferior vena cava.
- Hepatocytes, or liver cells, form the microscopic structure of the liver.
- Hepatocytes are arranged in plates separated by sinusoidal capillaries.
- Portal triads, consisting of a bile duct, hepatic arteriole, and portal venule, are at the corners of the lobules.
- Bile canaliculi are channels between hepatocytes that collect bile, draining into the bile ducts of the portal triads.
- The liver has a dual blood supply from the hepatic artery and the portal vein.
- The hepatic artery delivers oxygenated blood.
- The portal vein carries nutrient-rich blood from the digestive system.
- The liver's structure supports its metabolic, synthetic, and detoxifying functions.
- Understanding liver anatomy is crucial for healthcare professionals, including surgeons and radiologists.
- CT and MRI scans are used to visualize the liver and identify abnormalities.
- Liver resections are performed to treat liver tumors and other conditions.
- Knowledge of segmental anatomy is essential for planning liver resections to preserve liver function.
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