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How are the sections of the liver further divided according to Couinaud's anatomy?
How are the sections of the liver further divided according to Couinaud's anatomy?
- Transversely by an imaginary plane through the right and left main portal pedicles (correct)
- Radially by the right and left main portal pedicles
- Longitudinally by the right and left main portal pedicles
- Diagonally by the right and left main portal pedicles
How many sections does the liver have according to Couinaud's anatomy?
How many sections does the liver have according to Couinaud's anatomy?
- Four sections (correct)
- Six sections
- Seven sections
- Five sections
How many main portal pedicles are involved in dividing the sections of the liver according to Couinaud's anatomy?
How many main portal pedicles are involved in dividing the sections of the liver according to Couinaud's anatomy?
- Left and Middle main portal pedicles
- Middle and Right main portal pedicles
- Upper and Lower main portal pedicles
- Right and Left main portal pedicles (correct)
Study Notes
Couinaud's Anatomy of the Liver
- The liver is divided into 8 functional segments, each with its own blood supply and biliary drainage.
- These segments are further divided into 4 sectors, each receiving a main portal pedicle.
- The 4 main portal pedicles are:
- Right posterior sector (segments VI and VII)
- Right anterior sector (segments V and VIII)
- Left medial sector (segments III and IV)
- Left lateral sector (segment II)
- Each segment is divided into 2 subsegments, making a total of 16 subsegments.
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Test your knowledge of Couinaud's Anatomy with this quiz. Explore the division of the liver into eight segments and the longitudinal and transverse divisions of the liver sections. Perfect for medical students and professionals studying liver anatomy.
