Liver Anatomy Flashcards
What is the covering of the liver?
Glisson Capsule
How many main lobes does the liver have?
3 main lobes: right, left, caudate
What is the primary function of the liver?
Metabolizes nutrients, eliminates toxins, and produces bile
What are the components of the portal triad?
Portal vein, hepatic artery, bile duct
What separates liver segments?
Fissures, hepatic veins, ligaments, gallbladder
What does intersegmental/hepatic refer to?
Between segments of the liver
What does intrasegmental/hepatic refer to?
Inside segments of the liver
Which structures do NOT separate liver segments?
Portal veins, bile ducts, hepatic artery
What classification method is used for liver division?
Couinaud classification
What separates the right anterior and posterior segments?
Right hepatic vein and right intersegmental fissure
What separates the right anterior and left medial segments?
Middle hepatic vein and main lobar fissure
What separates the left medial and left lateral segments?
Left hepatic vein and left intersegmental fissure
What ligaments are associated with the liver?
Falciform ligament and ligamentum teres
