Liver Notes Q Flashcards
The diaphragm separates which two cavities?
Thoracic and abdominal cavities
Which of the following describes the location of the liver?
Occupies the right hypochondriac, epigastric, and part of the left hypochondriac regions
The largest lobe of the liver is:
Right lobe
What is the function of hepatocytes in the liver?
Acting as the main functional cells of the liver
True or false
The diaphragm is longer on the left side than the right.
False
True or false
The Bare Area of the liver is a region on its surface that is not covered by peritoneum.
True
The _________ lobe of the liver is a small lobe located on the posterosuperior
surface of the left lobe, bounded by the Porta Hepatis, fossa of the IVC, and ligamentum venosum.
Caudate
The muscular extension that anchors the diaphragm to the vertebral column is called the _______.
Crus
A tongue-like projection of the right lobe, more common in women, is known as __________ lobe.
Riedel’s
List the four lobes of the liver.
Right, left, quadrate, and caudate lobes
Which fissure separates the right and left lobes of the liver?
Main lobar fissure
The right intersegmental fissure divides the right lobe into which segments?
Right anterior and posterior segments
Which ligament attaches the superior surface of the liver to the diaphragm?
Coronary ligament
Which of the following describes the primary blood supply to the liver?
75% from the portal vein and 25% from the hepatic arteries
True or false
The ligamentum teres is an obliterated fetal remnant of the umbilical vein.
True
True or false
Morrison’s pouch is located between the liver and the diaphragm.
False
The _______ lobe of the liver is bounded by the Porta Hepatis, fossa of the IVC,
and ligamentum venosum.
Caudate
The ________ ligament attaches the anterior surface of the liver to the anterior
abdominal wall and divides the right and left lobes.
Falciform
The hilum of the liver, where structures enter or exit, is known as the _______.
Porta hepatis
Name the three hepatic veins that transport blood from the liver to the IVC.
Right hepatic vein, middle hepatic vein, and left hepatic vein
Which duct directly drains bile from the liver lobes?
Right and left hepatic ducts
Which part of the gallbladder is the most superior?
Fundus
Which of the following structures is not part of the biliary system?
Duodenum
True or false
The gallbladder is located between the caudate and right lobes of the liver.
False
