Liver Flashcards

1
Q

what is the liver an organ of?

A

The liver is an accessory organ of the gastrointestinal tract

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2
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what type of organ is the liver and where is the liver positioned?

A

It is a peritoneal organ, positioned in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen

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3
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what size is the liver in the abdo cavity?

A

the largest visceral structure in the abdominal cavity

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4
Q

what are the functions of the liver?

A

The liver performs a wide range of functions, including synthesis of bile, glycogen storage and clotting factor production

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5
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where is the liver located and where does it extend to?

A

The liver is located in the right hypochondrium and epigastric areas, extending into the left hypochondrium.

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6
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where does the liver form during embryological development?

A

During embryological development, the liver is formed within part of the ventral mesentery, which suspends the foregut organs from the anterior abdominal wall

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7
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what does the liver within the ventral mesentery suspend?

A

suspends the foregut organs from the anterior abdominal wall

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8
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what is anterior to the liver?

A

anterior abdominal wall and ribcage

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9
Q

what is superior to the liver?

A

the diaphragm

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10
Q

what does the diaphragm separate?

A

the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity

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11
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what is situated posterior to the liver?

A

oesophagus, stomach, gallbladder, first part of the duodenum (the foregut-derived organs)

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12
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how can the external surfaces of the liver be classified?

A

by the structures they lie in close proximity to.

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13
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what are the 2 surfaces of the liver?

A

the diaphragmatic and the visceral

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14
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what does the diaphragmatic surface refer to?

A

refers to the anterosuperior surface of the liver

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15
Q

what is the diaphragmatic surface like?

A

It is smooth and convex

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16
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where does the diaphragmatic fit?

A

fitting snugly beneath the curvature of the diaphragm

17
Q

what is the ‘bare area’ of the liver?

A

A section of the liver surface not covered by visceral peritoneum

18
Q

what does the visceral surface cover?

A

The visceral surface covers the posteroinferior aspect of the liver.

19
Q

how is the visceral surface moulded? how does it make the visceral surface?

A

It is moulded by the shape of the surrounding organs, making it irregular and flat.

20
Q

what does the visceral surface lie in contact with?

A

It lies in contact with the oesophagus, right kidney, right adrenal gland, right colic flexure, duodenum, gallbladder and the stomach.