Liver Flashcards
1
Q
Quadrant of liver
A
right upper quadrant
2
Q
Largest visceral organ of the abdomen; largest gland
A
liver
3
Q
Functions of the liver
A
bile production, glycogen production, anticoagulant production
4
Q
The anterosuperior aspect of the liver is also called
A
the diaphragmatic surface
5
Q
The ____ aspect fits snugly beneath the diaphragmatic curvature
A
diaphragmatic
6
Q
The posteroinferior aspect of the liver is called the ___
A
bare area
7
Q
These structures of the liver are not covered by visceral peritoneum
A
porta hepatis
fossa of gallbladder
8
Q
Regions of the abdomen where the liver resides
A
right hypochondriac
epigastric
left hypochondriac
