lecture 14 - liver, biliary system & pancreas Flashcards
What is the anatomical location of the gall bladder?
Intersection of the midclavicular line and transpyloric plane
What are the 2 anatomical surfaces of the liver?
Diaphragmatic, visceral
What are the 2 lobes of the liver?
Right lobe, left lobe
What separates the left and right lobes of the liver?
The falciform ligament
What are the 4 ‘areas’ of the inferior surface of the liver that reflect the organs it sits next to?
Bare area, renal area, colic area, gastric area
What is the name of the space between the liver and the diaphragm?
Subphrenic recess
What is the name for the space between the liver and the kidneys?
Hepatorenal recess
What are some of the major veins that drain into the portal vein so they can pass through the liver?
Superior & Inferior mesenteric veins, colic veins, rectal vein, splenic vein, left gastric vein
Which organs have drainage of blood into the portal vein?
Colon, small intestine, mesentery, rectum, stomach, spleen
What branch of the aorta ultimately provides supply to the liver?
Coeliac trunk
What ducts drain bile from the liver?
Left & Right hepatic duct, which join to form the common hepatic duct
What duct joins the gallbladder to the common bile duct?
Cystic duct
How many segments does the liver have?
8
