Liver Flashcards
Liver is the largest ___
Gland
Location of liver
In the Right hypochondriac region and epigastrium
Liver extends:
Extends into the left hypochondriac up to the 5th intercostal space
Sufaces of the liver
Diaphragmatic surface
Visceral surface
Fissures in the left limb of H shaped pattern
Fissure for ligamentum teres
Fissure for ligamentum venosum
Right limb of H
Fossa for gall bladder
Fossa for IVC
Horizontal limb of H
Porta Hepatis (transverse fissure
Where does the portal triad lie?
In the portal hepatic (transverse fissure)
Obliterated umbilical vein
Ligamentum teres (AKA Round ligament)
Remnant of the ductus venosus
Ligamentum venosum
Deep fissure on the inferior surface of the liver for entrance and exit of the structures below
Porta hepatis
What is located in the porta hepatis
Right and left hepatic ducts
Right and left hepatic arteries
Portal vein
Lymph nodes
Nerves
What provides attachment for lesser omentum?
Porta hepatis
Falciform ligament contains:
Ligamentum teres
Paraumbilical veins
Falciform ligament extends from:
It attaches where?
From the umbilicus to the liver
Attaches the liver to the abdominal wall
